Representative John Evans, Governor Corbett, and Nancy Fierer |
Today, Governor Corbett ceremonially signed House Bill 165,
legislation that will help service dogs and their owners. We are honored to
have been invited to join the Governor for the signing of the bill.
Sponsored by Representative John Evans, the bill allows for
the owner or co-owner of a dog to be charged with a third degree misdemeanor if
their dog attacks an assistance dog and the owner had knowledge of the animal’s
aggression or if the animal has a history of attacks. Individuals found
responsible for a service dog’s harm would be responsible for veterinary bills,
replacement and training costs of a new service dogs, fines, and more.
The passing of this bill acknowledges the importance of service
dogs and the extensive training that goes into developing a service dog. Their
extensive skills enable them to serve a person with disabilities to be more
independent in their lives.
“Service dogs provide a vital link between some of our most
vulnerable citizens and the rest of the world,” said Corbett. “By protecting
these animals, we are protecting the people they serve.”
“I’m happy to say H.B. 165, which protects the dogs that
protect Pennsylvania citizens, is now a law,” said Corbett.
We would like to thank Governor Corbett, Representative
Evans, and the many people who had a hand in developing and passing this new
legislation.
Keystone Human Services President Dennis Felty shakes hands with Governor Corbett. SSD is a program of Keystone Human Services Children & Family Services. |
Governor Corbett meets SSD November, one of our dogs that does demonstration, interviews, and therapy. |
Governor Corbett meets SSD William Shakespeare |
Corbett and Nancy Fierer, SSD's director |
SSD William Shakespeare lends a paw after the ceremonial signing of H.B. 165. |
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