Relates to the recovery of a deceased dog or cat on public roads
This bill requires state and municipal officials to try to identify and contact the owners of dogs or cats found dead on public roads. When recovering such animals, officials must look for ownership clues like tags or license numbers and make a reasonable effort to notify the owner or an animal management service about the death. The law also sets a delay of 180 days before it officially takes effect.
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Introduction
Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 3, 2023
Last action May 28, 2024
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May 21, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
May 6, 2024
Assembly · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 6239A
May 6, 2024
Assembly · Amendment adopted
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
Jan 3, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
Apr 3, 2023
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
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