Legislation

Title: Domestic Animals - Penalties for Abandonment and Microchip Requirements for Dogs
Sponsored by: Senator Ellis
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 1/24 at 2:30 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Increasing the penalties by including a term of imprisonment of up to 90 days and a fine not to exceed $1,000 or both for abandoning a domestic animal in certain locations; establishing requirements for the microchipping of dogs on a transfer of ownership and for the management of information relating to dogs with implanted microchips; authorizing the governing body of a county to establish reasonable penalties for a violation of the Act; and applying the Act prospectively.

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Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 10/23/2023 Legislative Date 10/23/2023 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/10/2024 Legislative Date 1/10/2024 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Domestic Animals - Penalties for Abandonment and Microchip Requirements for Dogs Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/15/2024 Legislative Date 1/15/2024 Action Hearing 1/24 at 2:30 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	10/23/2023	10/23/2023	Pre-filed
Senate	1/10/2024	1/10/2024	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Domestic Animals - Penalties for Abandonment and Microchip Requirements for Dogs
Senate	1/15/2024	1/15/2024	Hearing 1/24 at 2:30 p.m.

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