CT HB05293

Bill

CT HB05293

An Act Prohibiting The Use Of Wild Or Exotic Animals In Traveling Animal Acts.

Introduced
03/01/2022

In Committee
04/25/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
05/04/2022

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment

2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To prohibit the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling circuses.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts, such as circuses, carnivals, and exhibitions. It provides exceptions for certain accredited wildlife sanctuaries, environmental education programs, and research facilities that hold the appropriate licenses. Violations of the bill's provisions would result in a Class C misdemeanor. The bill defines key terms like "exotic or wild animal," "mobile or traveling housing facility," and "traveling animal act" to clarify the scope of the legislation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

Sponsors (40)

Raghib Allie-Brennan (D), Mitch Bolinsky (R), Dorinda Borer (D), Dennis Bradley (D), Pat Callahan (R), Stephen Cassano (D), Brandon Chafee (D), Robin Comey (D), Michelle Cook (D), Lucy Dathan (D), Laura Devlin (R), Jason Doucette (D), Josh Elliott (D), Jane Garibay (D), Jillian Gilchrest (D), Robin Green (R), Ken Gucker (D), John Hampton (D), William Haskell (D), John Hennessy (WFP), Anne Hughes (D), Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D), Kathy Kennedy (R), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R), David Labriola (R), Rick Lopes (D), Ben McGorty (R), David Michel (D), Marilyn Moore (D), Mary Mushinsky (D), Robyn Porter (D), Tony Scott (R), Derek Slap (D), Brian Smith (D), Frank Smith (D), Gary Turco (D), Edwin Vargas (D), Michael Winkler (D), Kerry Wood (D), Phillip Young (D),

Other Sponsors (1)

Environment Committee (Joint)

Last Action

House LCO Amendment #5631 (D) - House LCO Amendment #5631 (D) (on 04/27/2022)

Official Document

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05293&which_year=2022

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05293&which_year=2022
House LCO Amendment #5631 (D)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/lcoamd/pdf/2022LCO05631-R00-AMD.pdf
House LCO Amendment #5578 (D)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/lcoamd/pdf/2022LCO05578-R00-AMD.pdf
House LCO Amendment #5598 (D)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/lcoamd/pdf/2022LCO05598-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5598 (No Fiscal Impact)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/fna/pdf/2022HB-05293-R00LCO05598-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5530 (No Fiscal Impact)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/fna/pdf/2022HB-05293-R00LCO05530-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5578 (No Fiscal Impact)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/fna/pdf/2022HB-05293-R00LCO05578-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5631 (No Fiscal Impact)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/fna/pdf/2022HB-05293-R00LCO05631-FNA.pdf
House LCO Amendment #5530 (D)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/lcoamd/pdf/2022LCO05530-R00-AMD.pdf
Bill	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/TOB/H/PDF/2022HB-05293-R02-HB.PDF
Bill	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/TOB/H/PDF/2022HB-05293-R01-HB.PDF
Bill Analysis For File Copy 470	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/BA/PDF/2022HB-05293-R000470-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 470	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/FN/PDF/2022HB-05293-R000470-FN.PDF
Bill	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/TOB/H/PDF/2022HB-05293-R00-HB.PDF

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