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US S2370

US S2370
BARK Act of 2023 Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023


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Introduced
07/19/2023
In Committee
07/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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

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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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