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; in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for transfer of dog licenses or tags and other licensing requirements, for kennels, for requirements for kennels, for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses, for health certificates for importation and for service dogs and dogs used by municipal or State Police departments; and, in enforcement and penalties, further providing for rules and regulations.

SB 82 updates Pennsylvania's Dog Law by clarifying definitions and strengthening regulations for dog kennels and licensing. The bill establishes specific criteria for what constitutes a commercial kennel versus a service dog kennel, which is defined as a nonprofit organization exclusively breeding and training dogs to assist people with disabilities. It mandates stricter health protocols for imported dogs, requiring a 14-day quarantine unless the animal has recent negative tests for heartworm and parasites along with updated vaccinations. Additionally, the law expands the grounds for revoking kennel licenses to include convictions for animal cruelty and assault against service or guide dogs.