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CT HB05834

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Fred Camillo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires any euthanization of a cat or dog to be performed by a licensed veterinarian

  • Exempts euthanization of animals attacking another person or animal where a reasonable person would consider the attack to threaten life or cause serious physical injury

  • Exempts euthanization of farm animals or livestock from the veterinarian requirement

  • Exempts law enforcement officers from the requirement when euthanizing animals in the course of their duties

  • Exempts the Connecticut Humane Society from the veterinarian requirement

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Euthanization Of Any Cat Or Dog To Be Performed By A Licensed Veterinarian.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Public Health

2/19/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/15/2013
Environment1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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