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Introduced
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
In Committee
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Crossed Over
04/19/2024
04/19/2024
Passed
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to animal welfare.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Division of Animal Welfare within the Department of Public Safety and creates the position of Director of Animal Welfare. The Director is tasked with developing a comprehensive plan to oversee the investigation and response to animal cruelty complaints, coordinate the administration and enforcement of animal welfare laws, and address deficiencies in Vermont's system for investigating and responding to such complaints. The bill also creates the Animal Welfare Fund to fund the Division's activities and increases the license fee surcharge to support animal welfare and rabies control programs. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "humane officer" to include Division of Animal Welfare employees and municipal or state law enforcement agency animal control officers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Chea Waters Evans (D)*,
Julia Andrews (D),
Peter Anthony (D),
Michelle Bos-Lun (D),
Lucy Boyden (D),
Tesha Buss (D),
Conor Casey (D),
Paul Clifford (R),
Esme Cole (D),
James Gregoire (R),
Noah Hyman (D),
Emilie Krasnow (D),
Dennis Labounty (D),
John O'Brien (D),
Monique Priestley (D),
Barbara Rachelson (D),
Mike Rice (D),
Katherine Sims (D),
Mary-Katherine Stone (D),
Heather Surprenant (D),
Chris Taylor (R),
Dara Torre (D),
Kirk White (D),
Jonathan Williams (D),
Last Action
House message: Governor approved bill on June 10, 2024 (on 05/10/2024)
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