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Introduced
02/12/2020
02/12/2020
In Committee
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Crossed Over
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Passed
Dead
05/27/2020
05/27/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill specifies the standard of care that each animal shelter and pet animal rescue is required to provide each dog and cat held in its custody. The bill also requires each animal shelter and pet animal rescue to adopt out each dog and cat in its custody, return the animal to its owner, or transfer it to another animal shelter or pet animal rescue if the dog or cat: Exhibits no signs of illness or injury or exhibits signs of illness or injury for which there is a realistic prognosis for a good quality of life; Demonstrates a willingness to interact socially with humans; and Has not exhibited behavior that is likely to result in bodily injury or death to another animal or human being.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Colorado Socially Conscious Sheltering Act," establishes standards of care for dogs and cats held in the custody of animal shelters and pet animal rescues. The bill requires these facilities to provide timely veterinary care, address the behavioral needs of the animals, and only adopt out, return to owners, or transfer animals that exhibit no signs of illness or injury (or have a good prognosis), demonstrate a willingness to interact socially with humans, and have not exhibited dangerous behavior. The goal is to ensure that healthy, safe, and social dogs and cats are placed into the community rather than euthanized due to lack of space or time constraints.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Committee on Rural Affairs & Agriculture Postpone Indefinitely (on 05/27/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb20-164 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2020A/bills/2020a_164_ren.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2020A/bills/2020a_164_eng.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2020A/bills/2020a_164_01.pdf |
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