HB295

In licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses and providing for prohibition on sale of dogs bred by certain persons; and, in enforcement and penalties, providing for whistleblower protection.

Introduced·1/23/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB295 amends dog licensing laws to prohibit sale of dogs bred by certain persons and provides whistleblower protection.

Pennsylvania HB295 amends the Dog Law to prohibit the sale of dogs bred by individuals cited by the USDA for animal welfare violations. Specifically, it bans sales of dogs bred by those cited for direct or critical violations, or three or more indirect or noncritical violations within two years, or two consecutive citations for restricted access to state or local officers. The bill also allows the secretary to revoke or refuse kennel, dealer, or out-of-state dealer licenses for certain animal cruelty convictions.

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 23, 2025

House

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs