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AR HB1629
Bill
Status
4/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Magie
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-19-307(a) to modify confinement requirements when a person is bitten by a dog, cat, or other animal under the Rabies Control Act.
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Allows animal owners to confine and observe their own animal at home if the animal has received a current rabies vaccination and the owner provides proof of vaccination.
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Maintains requirement that health authorities, county sheriff's office, or municipal police must confine and observe animals that lack current rabies vaccination or have unknown vaccination status.
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Establishes that owners are responsible for making satisfactory arrangements or preparing a confinement facility when no local facility is available for unvaccinated or unknown-status animals.
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Approved on April 10, 2023.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Rabies Control Act Related To The Confinement Of An Animal When A Person Is Bitten To Allow An Owner To Confine An Animal Who Has Received A Current Vaccination Against Rabies.
Last Action
Notification that HB1629 is now Act 522
4/10/2023