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OK HB1580
OK HB1580Animals; prohibiting persons from chaining or tethering a dog under certain circumstances; effective date.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022
05/27/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to animals; prohibiting persons from chaining or tethering a dog under certain circumstances; requiring tethers meet certain requirements; providing conditions for which a person may confine a dog outside; requiring access to water and shelter; providing shelter enclosure requirements; prohibiting leaving a dog outside in certain weather conditions; providing exceptions; prohibiting certain cruel and inhumane actions; imposing penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits persons from chaining or tethering a dog for more than 5 hours in a 24-hour period, with exceptions for brief periods of 15 minutes or less. It specifies requirements for the type and length of tethers, and conditions for confining a dog outside, such as providing access to clean water and appropriate shelter. The bill also prohibits leaving a dog outside in certain weather conditions and engaging in cruel or inhumane treatment. Penalties for violations include fines and potential impoundment of the dog. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative(s) Fugate, Rosecrants (on 02/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1580&Session=2200 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1580&Session=2100 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20FLR/HFLR/HB1580%20HFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB1580%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/hB/HB1580%20INT.PDF |
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