AN ACT CONCERNING DOG LICENSES.

HB 5393 updates Connecticut's dog licensing requirements, effective October 1, 2026. It requires owners of dogs six months or older to obtain a license annually (or every three years) by June 30th, increasing the fee from $7 to $15 per dog. The bill differentiates fees based on neutering status (e.g., $15 for neutered/spayed dogs, $12 more for unneutered dogs) and directs 25% of license fees to an animal population control account. Owners must also provide rabies vaccination proof at the time of licensing, with specific rules for new owners, dog pound acquisitions, and exemptions. This affects all dog owners in Connecticut with dogs over six months old.