Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 295: 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 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 295 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 23, 2025. 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 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. Primary sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro (Democratic). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 23
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bizzarro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Missy Cerrato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Scott Conklin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Mary Jo Daley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Kyle Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| John Inglis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mary Isaacson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 175 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mike Schlossberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
“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