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TX HB2063

TX HB2063
Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
05/09/2023
Crossed Over
04/28/2023
Passed
05/16/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/02/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.

AI Summary

This bill requires kennels that board dogs or cats and leave them unattended without an employee present to obtain written informed consent from the pet owner. The bill also imposes a civil penalty of $500 per animal per day for violations. Kennels without a functioning fire protection sprinkler system must specifically disclose this information to the pet owner. The bill exempts small kennels that board no more than three pets and animal shelters from these requirements. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/23 (on 06/02/2023)

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