Bill > HR3732

This bill, known as the Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act of 2025, provides legal protections for individuals, nonprofit organizations, and local governments who donate pet-related products in good faith. The bill shields donors from civil or criminal liability when donating apparently fit pet food and supplies to state or local governments or nonprofit organizations for distribution to pets, emotional support animals, or service animals. Donors are protected even if the products are not perfectly marketable due to factors like appearance, age, or surplus, as long as they generally meet existing quality and labeling standards. The protection does not apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. If donated items do not fully meet all standards, donors can still be protected if they disclose the item's condition and the recipient agrees to recondition the products before distribution. The bill defines key terms such as "pet food" and "pet supply" broadly, covering a wide range of edible items and tangible products used for animals. Importantly, the legislation does not create new liability or override existing state or local health regulations, but instead provides a clear framework for good faith donations of pet-related products.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3732/all-info