Relates to microchipping of certain animals possessed by animal protective associations and rescue organizations

This bill allows animal shelters, rescue groups, and humane societies to implant microchips in dogs and cats they hold, provided the animals do not already have one. It applies specifically to organizations that are tax-exempt and registered with the state, enabling them to use microchipping as a tool for animal identification and adoption tracking. The law also requires these groups to make their best effort to keep the contact information linked to each microchip current, including details about the organization, adoptive owners, and lost animals. By taking effect immediately, the measure updates existing regulations to formalize the use of microchips within the animal welfare sector.