Bill > SB0097

This bill amends emergency operations plan requirements by adding a definition for "personal animal" (referencing an existing legal definition) and mandating that counties and cities develop or adopt emergency operations plans that include at least one shelter capable of accommodating individuals' personal animals during emergencies. Currently, counties are required to create and maintain emergency operations plans, and cities and towns must either create their own plan or adopt their county's plan. The new provision specifically requires these plans to include shelter space for personal animals, which could help ensure that people can seek emergency shelter without being separated from their pets. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, giving local governments time to update their emergency operations plans to comply with the new requirement.

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