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CA SB397

Bill

Status

Passed

10/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Steve Glazer

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Require public transit operators to allow passengers to board vehicles with pets during evacuations that cover their service area, consistent with best practices
  • Direct the Office of Emergency Services and Department of Food and Agriculture to develop best practices for allowing pets on public transit during evacuations, in consultation with transit operators and county emergency officials
  • Define "pet" as cats or dogs and "evacuation order" as orders issued by the Governor or local officials due to imminent danger from earthquakes, fires, floods, riots, or other disasters
  • Allow public transit operators to maintain safety policies that may restrict pets while following the developed best practices
  • Require state reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs

Legislative Description

Public transit operators: passengers with pets: evacuation orders.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 702, Statutes of 2019.

10/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/2/2019
Transportation5/30/2019
Appropriations4/24/2019
Transportation2/28/2019
Rules2/20/2019

Full Bill Text

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