Joann Ginal
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 14
Primary
The bill specifies the standard of care that each animal shelter and pet animal rescue is required to provide each dog and cat held in its custody. The bill also requires each animal shelter and pet animal rescue to adopt out each dog and cat in its custody, return the animal to its owner, or transfer it to another animal shelter or pet animal rescue if the dog or cat: Exhibits no signs of illness or injury or exhibits signs of illness or injury for which there is a realistic prognosis for a good quality of life; Demonstrates a willingness to interact socially with humans; and Has not exhibited behavior that is likely to result in bodily injury or death to another animal or human being.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
House Committee on Rural Affairs & Agriculture Postpone Indefinitely
Introduced In House - Assigned to Rural Affairs & Agriculture
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Reengrossed (02/26/2020) | |
| Engrossed (02/25/2020) | |
| Introduced (02/12/2020) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note FN1 (02/18/2020) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (08/05/2020) |
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