Bill > SB121

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 259.120 to modify procedures for handling stray equines (horses). The bill allows county judges/executives to contract with animal sheltering services to perform specific duties related to documenting and managing stray horses, subject to approval by the county fiscal court. These duties include documenting the horse's characteristics, performing microchip scans, recording findings, and posting notifications on the State Veterinarian's website. The bill also provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for county judges/executives related to the handling of stray equines. The existing law already requires detailed documentation of stray horses, including breed, color, sex, marks, brands, and other identifying features. The key changes include the option to delegate these responsibilities to animal sheltering services and explicit protection from legal liability. The goal appears to be streamlining the process of managing stray horses and providing more flexibility for local government officials in handling these situations.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb121.html