An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for definitions; and, in employees, further providing for canine training standards for police officers.

Summary

HB 1344 broadens the legal definition of a police animal to include dogs, horses and other animals used by state, county, municipal and certain transportation police units. It also requires the state commission, together with police canine units, to create certification, record‑keeping and fentanyl‑exposure safety standards for police dogs. The changes take effect 180 days after enactment.

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