Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Died Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 2036 — 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.

Last action — PN 2863 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Dog Law of Pennsylvania to add new requirements for kennels regarding dog care and safety.

  • Section 207(g)

    Additional requirements for boarding kennels, nonprofit kennels and Kennel Class I through VI license holders.--The following shall apply to boarding kennels, nonprofit kennels and Kennel Class I through VI license holders: (1) Kennels under this subsection must develop and follow an appropriate plan to provide dogs with the opportunity for exercise. The plan shall be approved by a veterinarian. (2) All kennels for dogs shall be equipped with smoke alarms or fire extinguishers. Housing facilities shall be equipped with fire extinguishers on the premises. An indoor housing facility may have a sprinkler system. → Additional requirements for boarding kennels, nonprofit kennels and Kennel Class I through VI license holders.--The following shall apply to boarding kennels, nonprofit kennels and Kennel Class I through VI license holders: (1) Kennels under this subsection must develop and follow an appropriate plan to provide dogs with the opportunity for exercise. The plan shall be approved by a veterinarian. (2) All kennels for dogs shall be equipped with smoke alarms or fire extinguishers. Housing facilities shall be equipped with fire extinguishers on the premises. An indoor housing facility may have a sprinkler system.

    This section maintains existing requirements for kennels regarding exercise plans and fire safety equipment.

  • Section 207(h)

    Additional requirements for [Kennel Class C license holders only] primary enclosures in kennels.--The following shall apply only to primary enclosures for all dogs in [Kennel Class C] kennels: → Additional requirements for primary enclosures in kennels.--The following shall apply only to primary enclosures for all dogs in kennels:

    This change broadens the applicability from only Kennel Class C to all kennels.

  • Section 207(h)(7)

    The relative humidity must be maintained at a level that [ensures the health and well-being of the dogs housed therein] accomplishes a Heat Index value of 85 or lower. → The relative humidity must be maintained at a level that accomplishes a Heat Index value of 85 or lower.

    This change clarifies the requirement for humidity levels in kennel housing facilities.

  • Section 207(i)

    Additional requirements for [Kennel Class C license holders only] kennels.--The following shall apply only to dogs over 12 weeks of age in [Kennel Class C] kennels: → Additional requirements for kennels.--The following shall apply only to dogs over 12 weeks of age in kennels:

    This alteration updates the reference for all kennels rather than limiting it to Kennel Class C.

Action History

  1. PN 2863 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2036?
HB 2036 is sponsored by Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Brooks, Caltagirone, Robert Freeman (Democratic), M. K. Keller, Kortz, Jack Rader (Republican), Readshaw, Driscoll, Hershey, and Louis Schmitt.
What is the current status of HB 2036?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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