ANIMALS-EUTHANASIA
Summary
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that companion animal euthanasia chambers must allow for the separation of animals. Removes a provision requiring only one companion animal to be euthanized at a time. Requires veterinarians to use professional judgment when deciding whether or not a procedure shall involve the euthanasia of a single animal or multiple animals, taking into consideration the safety of facility staff and the most humane practices. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2010
Last action Mar 3, 2010
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Mar 3, 2010
Senate · Amendment failed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled in Agriculture and Conservation
Mar 2, 2010
Senate · Reported by committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture and Conservation
Feb 24, 2010
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Feb 24, 2010
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Brady
Feb 16, 2010
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Agriculture and Conservation
Feb 4, 2010
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John O. Jones
RRepublican
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