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A new bill aims to keep people safe around pets in Philadelphia.

More specifically, the bill targets owners who bring their dogs to areas designated as animal-free zones in the city.

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Under the bill, signs would be posted in certain public parks and playgrounds, warning that anyone bringing a dog into one of the animal-free zones would face a $2,000 fine.

However, service animals would be exempt.

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Councilman Jeffrey Young is behind the bill. For him, it’s about keeping families safe while at some of the city’s playgrounds, athletic fields, and recreation centers.

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