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Introduced
07/19/2023
07/19/2023
In Committee
07/19/2023
07/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act of 2023, amends the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide liability protection for the good faith donation of pet products, including pet food, supplies, and donations to nonprofit organizations or state/local governments for distribution to pets, service animals, and emotional support animals. It defines key terms such as "pet," "pet supply," "service animal," and "emotional support animal," and extends the existing liability protections to cover these types of animal-related donations, in addition to the existing protections for food donations to needy individuals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 07/19/2023)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2370/all-info | 07/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2370/BILLS-118s2370is.pdf | 08/08/2023 |
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