An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of transporting dogs in external section of vehicle; and imposing penalties.

HB 376 makes it a crime to transport dogs on external vehicle parts like hoods, roofs, or truck beds on Pennsylvania roads. It directly affects drivers who carry dogs this way, imposing escalating fines: $50-$150 for a first offense, $150-$300 for a second, and up to $500 or 90 days in jail for third or subsequent violations. The law includes an exception for dogs in secured, insulated cages designed to prevent exposure to weather or falls. This bill creates a new summary offense under Pennsylvania’s criminal code with specific penalties for unsafe dog transportation practices.