· nbc10’s aaron baskerville has the story. More specifically, the bill targets owners who bring their dogs to areas designated. · pennsylvania lawmakers have passed house bill 97, a groundbreaking measure that would recognize pets as cherished family members rather than property in divorce cases. · bringing dogs into philadelphia public park space marked as animal-free zones — whether on a leash or not — is already against the rules, but it soon could become law with a hefty fine for violators. · on a historic day for animal rights, pennsylvania passed a groundbreaking law that fundamentally changes how pets are viewed in the eyes of the law. Council member cindy bass introduced a bill in thursday’s city council session that would put a moratorium on backyard dog breeding in philadelphia to help shelters recover from the overwhelming. No longer considered mere property, pets are now recognized as family members with their wellbeing at the forefront in legal disputes. · this bill updates and changes pennsylvania s dog law to improve public safety, improve conditions for dogs in breeding kennels, daycares and shelters, and more. If enacted, the law would require courts to consider a pet ’s care, well-being, and stability when determining custody. · findlaw explains 2026 state-by-state changes to pet laws— animal cruelty laws, limits, housing and insurance requirements—to help pet owners stay compliant. A new bill aims to keep people safe around pets in philadelphia.

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