SB 1108 Pennsylvania Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for K9 Veterans Day.

This Pennsylvania bill designates March 13 as K9 Veterans Day to honor military working dogs and their handlers. It establishes this date based on the historical creation of the official K9 Corps in 1942 and recognizes the service and risks taken by these animals in combat zones. The law requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging residents to observe the day, while also noting that field medics are trained to treat injured military dogs. The change becomes effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2024
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Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2024 Last action Jun 12, 2024
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Apr 30, 2024
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Mar 28, 2024
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