Relating to animal rescue entities; and prescribing an effective date.
Summary
[ Establishes defenses to the crimes of theft and animal abandonment, and immunity for civil liability, for an entity that takes possession, keeps or disposes of a cat as provided by the Act. ] Establishes a defense to prosecution for theft, and immunity from civil liability, for an entity that takes possession of, keeps or disposes of a cat as provided in the Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Signed May 27, 2025
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A-Engrossed
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Enrolled
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4 edits
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May 27, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized from its A-Engrossed version to the Enrolled version, which is the final version sent to the Governor for signature. The substantive policy content of the bill remains unchanged; the differences are primarily formatting, page numbering, and the addition of final approval signatures and dates.
TECHNICAL
Header changed from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to indicate the bill has completed its legislative journey and is ready for executive action.
Added final approval signatures and dates from the House Chief Clerk and Governor, along with the official passage date of April 22, 2025.
Removed the legislative summary and digest section, which is standard editorial text not included in the final enrolled bill.
Page numbers and formatting were adjusted to match the final enrolled document standard.
Floor votes · Senate May 15, 2025 · House Apr 23, 2025
How they voted
26–1
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
May 15, 2025
D
Democratic18
88% Yea
R
Republican12
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 27, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed.
upper
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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