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PA SB1190
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Andrew Malone
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture from issuing or renewing pet shop-kennel licenses for dogs, cats, and rabbits after December 31, 2026
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Pet shop-kennels with existing licenses must cease all operations beginning January 1, 2027, including buying, selling, exchanging, or transferring animals
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Allows pet shop-kennels to offer space to humane societies or rescue network kennels to showcase adoptable animals, but the pet shop-kennel cannot receive any fees including adoption fees
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Existing licensed pet shop-kennels cannot acquire additional animals or breed after January 1, 2027, and must permit warrantless inspections by State dog wardens and police officers
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Violations carry administrative penalties of $100-$500 per day per animal and constitute a third-degree misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Providing for prohibited and required actions regarding pet shop-kennels for dogs, cats and rabbits; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and imposing penalties.
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
2/27/2026