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PA HB1319
PA HB1319In licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses and providing for prohibition on sale of dogs bred by certain persons; and, in enforcement and penalties, providing for whistleblower protection.
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Introduced
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
In Committee
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), entitled "An act relating to dogs, regulating the keeping of dogs; providing for the licensing of dogs and kennels; providing for the protection of dogs and the detention and destruction of dogs in certain cases; regulating the sale and transportation of dogs; declaring dogs to be personal property and the subject of theft; providing for the abandonment of animals; providing for the assessment of damages done to animals; providing for payment of damages by the Commonwealth in certain cases and the liability of the owner or keeper of dogs for such damages; imposing powers and duties on certain State and local officers and employees; providing penalties; and creating a Dog Law Restricted Account," in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses and providing for prohibition on sale of dogs bred by certain persons; and, in enforcement and penalties, providing for whistleblower protection.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Dog Law in Pennsylvania to further regulate kennel licenses and the sale of dogs bred by certain persons. It allows the Secretary to revoke a kennel license if the licensee is convicted of animal cruelty, and prohibits dealers and kennels from selling dogs bred by persons who have received certain citations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill also provides whistleblower protection for employees who report potential violations of the Dog Law or federal regulations related to the transportation, sale, and handling of certain animals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (20)
Ryan Bizzarro (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Roni Green (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Marci Mustello (R),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Last Action
Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS (on 06/05/2023)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Animal and Crop Disease, Pest Control
- ‐ General Agriculture
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Worker Safety and Protection
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1319 | 06/05/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1319&pn=1450 | 06/05/2023 |
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