This bill amends the Dog Law of December 7, 1982, specifically focusing on the requirements for kennels. It introduces new provisions that apply to all kennels, rather than limiting certain requirements to only Kennel Class C license holders. Key amendments include the stipulation that all kennels must develop a plan approved by a veterinarian to ensure dogs have opportunities for exercise, and that all housing facilities must be equipped with smoke alarms or fire extinguishers. Additionally, primary enclosures must be structurally sound and free of gaps that could endanger the dogs.

The bill also modifies ventilation requirements for housing facilities, mandating that they maintain a Heat Index value of 85 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to ensure the health and well-being of the dogs. Furthermore, it abrogates a specific regulation in the Pennsylvania Code, streamlining the requirements for kennel operations. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.