HB93 Summary: Animal Census Reporting Act

• Animal shelter owners, operators, managers, or directors must compile and publish monthly reports detailing the number of animals admitted by source (owner surrenders, strays, other shelters, animal control, other) and the species of each animal.

• Reports must include the disposition of animals including adoptions, owner reclaims, transfers to other shelters or rescue organizations, euthanasia by reason (overcrowding, health, behavior), deaths, transfers to research facilities, and sterilizations.

• Reports must be submitted to the public no later than 30 days after the end of each month, classified as public records with no denial of access permitted, and shelters may charge a reasonable fee for copies.

• Shelters must maintain annual reports for a minimum of three years and reports must include a certification statement by the preparer attesting to accuracy.

• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.