HB149 Summary

• Dogs may only be confined using one of three methods: secure enclosures, fully fenced yards, or trolley systems that meet specific requirements including minimum 10-foot length, weight limits of one-eighth the dog's body weight, and swivels on both ends.

• Dogs confined outside must have continuous access to clean water, adequate food, and shelter with a roof, four walls, solid floor, adequate ventilation, and space for the dog to stand, turn around, and extend limbs.

• Logging chains, choke collars, and pinch collars are prohibited for tethering dogs either temporarily or indefinitely.

• Exemptions apply to licensed veterinary practices, boarding kennels, animal shelters, dog shows/trials, hunting dogs, temporary campsite tethering, licensed grooming facilities, emergency circumstances not exceeding three hours, and dogs engaged in livestock herding or agricultural work.

• Violations constitute a Class B misdemeanor; the act becomes effective October 1, 2025.