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PA HB1344
PA HB1344In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for definitions; and, in employees, further providing for canine training standards for police officers.
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Introduced
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
In Committee
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title TITLES 18 (CRIMES AND OFFENSES) AND 53 <-- (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, IN RIOT, DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND RELATED OFFENSES, <-- FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; AND, in employees, further providing for canine training standards for police officers.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Pennsylvania law to expand the definition of "police animal" to include animals used by the Office of Attorney General, and it also updates the canine training standards for police officers. Specifically, it requires the commission, in consultation with the Pennsylvania State Police and municipal police departments, to establish and update training and certification standards for police officer canine units. These updated standards will include protocols for canines and their handlers who may be exposed to dangerous substances like fentanyl, with input from experts in controlled substance detection, law enforcement canine use, and medical and veterinary professionals experienced in opioid exposure. The bill also mandates that any established or updated standards be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (14)
Mike Armanini (R)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Mindy Fee (R),
Valerie Gaydos (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Lee James (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Natalie Mihalek (R),
Jim Rigby (R),
Donna Scheuren (R),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 03/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1344 |
| House Amendment A02660 (PN 2885) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A02660 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB1344/PN3058 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB1344/PN2885 |
| House Amendment A00858 (PN 1533) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A00858 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1344&pn=1533 |
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