The bill amends the Dog Law of December 7, 1982, specifically focusing on the requirements for kennels. It introduces new provisions that enhance the standards for boarding kennels, humane societies, and various kennel classes. Notably, it mandates that all kennels must develop a plan approved by a veterinarian to ensure dogs have opportunities for exercise, and it requires the installation of smoke alarms or fire extinguishers in housing facilities. Additionally, the bill specifies that primary enclosures must be structurally sound and free of gaps that could endanger the dogs.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language regarding ventilation and humidity requirements in kennels. It removes the previous specification that only Kennel Class C license holders are subject to certain regulations and instead applies these requirements to all kennels. The Canine Health Board is tasked with determining appropriate ventilation and humidity levels to maintain a safe environment for the dogs, particularly in conditions of high temperature. The bill also abrogates a specific regulation in the Pennsylvania Code, streamlining the legal framework governing kennel operations. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.