HB1344

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for definitions; and, in employees, further providing for canine training standards for police officers.

Complete·6/29/26

Pennsylvania HB1344 amends canine training standards for police officers to include protocols for minimizing opioid exposure and detecting fentanyl.

Pennsylvania HB1344 amends Title 53 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to update canine training standards for police officers. The bill requires the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police and municipal police departments, to establish training and certification standards for police canines. These standards include protocols to minimize exposure of canines and their handlers to opioids and opioid derivatives, such as fentanyl.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 22

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 9

11:00 AM

Judiciary (s) Hearing

History

Jun 29

House

Approved by the Governor

Jun 29

House

Act No. 18 of 2026

Jun 24

House

Signed in House