# Pennsylvania 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 provi . . .ding for enforcement of this act by the secretary and provisions for inspections.

Pennsylvania 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 provi . . .ding for enforcement of this act by the secretary and provisions for inspections., is a 2025-2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-03-18 (Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs) (as of 2026-10-11).

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- As of: 2026-10-11
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## Facts
- Bill: Pennsylvania HB 2298
- State: Pennsylvania
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: 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 provi . . .ding for enforcement of this act by the secretary and provisions for inspections.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-03-18
- Last action: 2026-03-18, Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
- Sponsor: Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 16
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Aaron Bernstine (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Andrew Kuzma (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Smith (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dane Watro (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: David M. Delloso (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: David H. Rowe (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jim Haddock (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joe Ciresi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kathleen C. Tomlinson (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Michael Stender (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Michele Brooks (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mike Armanini (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Milou Mackenzie (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), House

## Actions (1)

- 2026-03-18: Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs (House)

## Bill text

- PN 3011, 2026-03-18: [HTML](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/HB2298/PN3011), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/HB2298/PN3011), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2298/PN3011)

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## Sources
- [PN 3011 (HTML)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/HB2298/PN3011)
- [PN 3011 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/HB2298/PN3011)
- [PN 3011 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2298/PN3011)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/PA-HB2298-2025-2026 (as of 2026-10-11).