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PA HB1344
PA HB1344In employees, further providing for canine training standards for police officers.
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Introduced
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, further providing for canine training standards for police officers.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Pennsylvania law to enhance the safety protocols for police canine units that may encounter fentanyl, a dangerous opioid. Specifically, it requires the commission, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police and municipal police canine units, to establish training and certification standards for these canines, including those trained to detect fentanyl. The updated standards will mandate consultation with experts in controlled substance detection, law enforcement canine use, and medical professionals and veterinarians experienced in developing protocols to minimize canine and handler exposure to opioids like fentanyl, recognizing clinical signs of exposure, and providing timely medical treatment in various settings. The commission will then publish these new standards in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, and the act will take effect 180 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (13)
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),
Brian Smith (R),
Last Action
Re-committed to Appropriations (on 02/04/2026)
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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 |
| 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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