Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 693 — 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 — Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing dog law regulations concerning kennel requirements in Pennsylvania.

  • Section 207

    [(g) Additional requirements for boarding kennels, humane societies or associations for the prevention of cruelty to animals and Kennel Class I through VI license holders.--The following shall apply to boarding kennels, humane societies or associations for the prevention of cruelty to animals 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. (3) Primary enclosures must be designed and constructed so that they are structurally sound and must be kept in good repair. (4) Primary enclosures may not have gaps or openings on the sides of the enclosure that would allow for a dog's limbs to extend into another primary enclosure.]

    This change removes the specific additional requirements for boarding kennels and other related entities.

  • Section 207(h)

    [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:] → h) Additional requirements for primary enclosures in kennels.--The following shall apply only to primary enclosures for all dogs in kennels:

    This change updates the heading to remove the restriction to only Kennel Class C license holders.

  • Section 207(g)(7)

    [ensures the health and well-being of the dogs housed therein] → accomplishes a Heat Index value of 85 or lower.

    This change clarifies the ventilation requirements to specify a Heat Index value for the health and well-being of dogs.

  • Section 207(i)

    [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:] → i) Additional requirements for kennels.--The following shall apply only to dogs over 12 weeks of age in kennels:

    This change updates the heading to remove the restriction to only Kennel Class C license holders.

  • Section 2. The provisions of 7 Pa. Code § 28a.4(a)(1) are abrogated.

    This provision eliminates a specific regulation outlined in the Pennsylvania Code.

Action History

  1. Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 693?
HB 693 is sponsored by David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), and Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 693?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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