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CA AB2574
CA AB2574Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs: hearings: appeal: notice of owner’s or keeper’s rights.
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 31621 and 31622 of, and to add Section 31625.5 to, the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to dogs.
AI Summary
This bill requires cities and counties to follow specific procedures when determining if a dog is potentially dangerous or vicious, including raising the standard of proof to "clear and convincing evidence" for such designations and appeals, and mandates that law enforcement or animal control officers provide owners or keepers with a "notice of rights" when a dog is seized and impounded, detailing the reasons for seizure and the hearing process, which the owner or keeper must sign under penalty of perjury to confirm receipt.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. (on 02/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2574 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2574#99INT |
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