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PA SB950
Bill
Status
7/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nick Pisciottano
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AI Summary
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Requires companion animal cremation providers to furnish free written descriptions of all cremation services to pet owners, veterinarians, pet shops, and funeral directors who refer more than five animals per year
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Mandates clear disclosure of three cremation types: private (single animal, remains returned), individual-partitioned (multiple animals separated by barriers, remains returned), and communal (multiple animals together, no remains returned)
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Requires providers to include a certification with returned remains confirming services were performed as described, and intermediaries must provide a second certification verifying the remains belong to the owner's animal
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Establishes recordkeeping requirements including signed authorization forms, identification tracking, and cremation service logs that must be retained for at least five years
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Violations constitute unfair trade practices under Pennsylvania law, enforceable by the Attorney General, with potential license suspension or revocation for licensed professionals; effective 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for holding facility standards, for recordkeeping requirements, and for enforcement; and imposing penalties.
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
7/23/2025