Disposition of Impounded Livestock

HB 6027 removes a legal barrier preventing animal control agencies from adopting out or humanely disposing of stray cattle they impound. This change directly affects local animal control departments and shelters handling impounded livestock. The key provision eliminates an existing exception that previously restricted these options, allowing agencies to use adoption programs or humane euthanasia instead of mandatory disposal methods. The bill updates state law to align with practical, animal welfare-focused management of stray cattle.