Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2298: An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; and, in enforcement and penalties, further providing for enforcement of this act by the secretary and provisions for inspections.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2298 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; and, in enforcement and penalties, further providing for enforcement of this act by the secretary and provisions for inspections. Primary sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Benninghoff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 171 |
| Mike Armanini | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Aaron Bernstine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Dave Delloso | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 162 |
| Jim Haddock | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 118 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Charity Krupa | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Andrew Kuzma | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Milou Mackenzie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 131 |
| David Rowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Brian Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Michael Stender | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Dane Watro | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs