HB 1216, The Motor Vehicle Extreme Heat Protection Act introduced by Representative’s Frank Farry and Dom Costa + 33 co-sponsors It is now is on it’s way to Governor Wolf! Important: Please contact your State Senator and Representative to thank them for voting yes (it was unanimous)!
HB 1216 will:
- Allow a police officer, or humane officer to remove a dog or cat from an unattended motor vehicle if they believe the dog or cat is suffering and is endangered after a reasonable search for the owner or operator of the vehicle.
- Protect police officer, humane officer, or public safety professional who removes a dog or cat from an unattended vehicle from liability of any damages.
- Require an officer who removes a dog or cat from an unattended vehicle to take it to a veterinary hospital or animal care clinic for a health screening and treatment. A conspicuous note will be left for the owner stating the officer’s information and the information for where to pick up the pet.
- An amendment was added by Senator Tomlinson which expands the types of service dogs guaranteed protection in housing and public places.
FACTS ABOUT DOGS AND CATS LEFT IN HOT CARS:
Why is it dangerous to leave an animal in a car?
On a 72 degree day, a car’s internal temperature can heat up to 116 degrees within an hour. On an 80 degree day, a car’s internal temperature can shoot up to a sweltering 99 degrees in just 10 minutes. Lowering the window has been shown to have little effect on a car’s temperature.
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