An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for requirements for kennels; and abrogating a regulation.
HB 693 amends Pennsylvania's Dog Law to update safety and health requirements for kennels. It requires all kennels to implement vet-approved exercise plans, install smoke alarms or fire extinguishers, and maintain structurally sound enclosures. For Kennel Class C facilities specifically, the bill adds mandatory ventilation and humidity standards to protect dog health during high temperatures (85°F+), as determined by the Canine Health Board. The bill also removes an existing regulation (7 Pa. Code § 28a.4(a)(1)) governing kennel operations.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Feb 21, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025
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Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Melissa Shusterman
DDemocratic
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