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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that a person licensed under the Act may not import any dog into the State if the licensee knows or has reason to know that the dog is under the age of 8 weeks old. Provides that a person licensed under the Act must inquire about the age of a dog before importing it into the State.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to establish new restrictions on dog importation, specifically prohibiting licensed individuals from importing dogs under 8 weeks of age. The bill requires that anyone licensed under the Act must first inquire about and verify a dog's age before importing it into the state. By setting this age limit, the bill aims to protect young puppies from potential harm during transportation and ensure that dogs are sufficiently mature and developed before being moved across state lines. The proposed legislation appears to be a measure to promote animal welfare by preventing the premature separation of puppies from their mothers and reducing the risk of health complications associated with transporting very young dogs. While the provided XML does not show the full text of the proposed amendment, the government summary provides clear insight into the bill's primary provisions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/24/2026 Room 115) (on 02/24/2026)
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