Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 296: An Act providing for prohibition on sale of dogs and cats bred by certain persons, for duty of persons, kennels and animal testing facilities to offer dogs and cats for adoption and for whistleblower protection; and imposing penalties.

In committee Last action January 23, 2025: Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 296 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for prohibition on sale of dogs and cats bred by certain persons, for duty of persons, kennels and animal testing facilities to offer dogs and cats for adoption and for whistleblower protection; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro (Democratic). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro (Democratic). 23 co-sponsors.