HB 1816 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act providing for prohibited and required actions regarding pet shop-kennels for dogs, cats and rabbits; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and imposing penalties.

HB 1816 regulates pet shops and kennels that handle dogs, cats, and rabbits. It prohibits specific practices like selling animals without health records and requires shops to maintain clean facilities, provide adequate food/water, and display clear pricing. The Department of Agriculture must enforce these rules, conduct inspections, and impose fines for violations. This bill directly affects businesses operating pet shops and kennels in the state, mandating new operational standards and penalties for noncompliance.
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 22, 2025 Last action Aug 22, 2025
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Aug 22, 2025
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Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
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