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PA HB693
PA HB693In licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for requirements for kennels; and abrogating a regulation.
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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 requirements for kennels; and abrogating a regulation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Dog Law to update requirements for kennels, focusing on several key areas of animal housing and care. The bill removes some existing language about boarding kennels and kennel classes, and introduces new standards for primary enclosures and ventilation. Specifically, it modifies requirements for housing facilities, mandating that ventilation must be sufficient to minimize odors, drafts, and ammonia levels, and introduces a new standard that the relative humidity must result in a Heat Index value of 85 or lower. The bill also changes how ventilation and humidity standards will be determined, giving the Canine Health Board authority to set appropriate ranges. Additionally, the bill abrogates (eliminates) a specific regulation in the Pennsylvania Code (7 Pa. Code § 28a.4(a)(1)) related to these requirements. The changes are designed to improve the health and well-being of dogs in kennel environments by establishing more precise environmental and housing standards. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving kennel operators time to adjust to the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs (on 02/21/2025)
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