Pennsylvania Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2025001 – WEST NORRITON, PA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2025-778 amends Chapter 2 (Animals) of the West Norriton, PA Code of Ordinances by adding a new Part 5 (Pet Stores) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in township pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  WEST NORRITON, PA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  MOTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE ORDINANCE ON 4/8/25 AGENDA – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION HELD ON 5/6/25

• Bill – 2023003 – BETHLEHEM, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposed ordinance amends Article 1159 (Animals) of the Bethlehem, PA Code of Ordinances by adding new Sections 1159.19 (Prohibition on the Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits by Pet Shops) and 1159.20 (Prohibition on Shelters and Rescues Purchasing Dogs, Cats and Rabbits) to: (1) Prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by city pet shops; and (2) Prohibit shelters and rescues from purchasing dogs, cats, and rabbits from breeders or brokers.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  BETHLEHEM, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL’S PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ON 12/19/23 – PASSED 1ST READING BY CITY COUNCIL ON 12/19/23 – ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY BY CITY COUNCIL ON 1/2/24

• Bill – 2024001 – ALLENTOWN, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Bill No. 76 amends Chapter 163 (Animals), Article III (Retail Pet Shops) of Allentown, PA City Code to include guinea pigs in the current prohibition on the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in city pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  ALLENTOWN, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 3/20/24 – EFFECTIVE ON 3/30/24

• Bill – 2024002 – DOYLESTOWN, PA BOROUGH COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2024-02 amends Chapter 2 (Animals) of Doylestown, PA Code of Ordinances by adding a new Part 2 (Sale of Dogs or Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs or cats in borough pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  DOYLESTOWN, PA BOROUGH COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED ON 3/18/24 – EFFECTIVE ON 3/23/24

• Bill – 2024003 – WEST MIFFLIN, PA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposed ordinance repeals and replaces Chapter 82 (Animals) of the West Mifflin, PA Borough Code of Ordinances with provisions to: (1) Define “animal” and “pet”; and (2) Impose limits on number of pets in a household.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  WEST MIFFLIN, PA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  INTRODUCED BEFORE COUNCIL ON 6/12/24 – VOTED DOWN BY BOROUGH COUNCIL (PRIOR TO PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD) ON 6/18/24