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CT HB05399

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes exemption allowing Connecticut Humane Society to euthanize animals without veterinary oversight, effective October 1, 2011.

  • Requires that any animal euthanasia by Connecticut Humane Society agents must be performed by a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine.

  • Eliminates provision allowing two persons to certify an animal unsuitable for adoption; replaces with requirement for written certification from a licensed veterinarian.

  • Maintains five-day holding period before euthanasia, after which licensed veterinarian must perform the procedure or animal may be transferred to another person.

  • Preserves existing exemptions for horse teeth floating and myofascial trigger point therapy from veterinary medicine licensing requirements.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Euthanizing Of Animals By The Connecticut Humane Society.

Last Action

File Number 378

4/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Environment1/19/2011

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