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AL HB177

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Robbins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense of "abandonment of a dog or cat" classified as a Class C misdemeanor
  • Defines "abandon" as forsaking entirely or leaving a dog or cat at a location without providing minimum reasonable care
  • Authorizes law enforcement officers or county/municipal agents to remove neglected animals or order owners to provide care at their own expense
  • Provides immunity from liability for counties, municipalities, and their employees acting in good faith when enforcing animal welfare provisions
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Dogs and Cats; abandoning dogs or cats prohibited; criminal penalty for violations

Animals

Last Action

Pending House Agriculture and Forestry

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Forestry1/13/2026

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