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CT HB06311

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Planning and Development Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-148(c)(7)(D) to prohibit municipalities from adopting breed-specific dog ordinances
  • Municipalities retain authority to regulate dogs going at large in streets and public places and prevent animal cruelty and inhumane sports, but cannot enforce breed-specific regulations
  • Effective October 1, 2013
  • Does not affect municipal authority to regulate or prohibit keeping of wild or domestic animals including reptiles within municipal limits

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Municipalities From Adopting Breed-specific Dog Ordinances.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development1/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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