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CT HB05293

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from causing or allowing exotic or wild animals to perform in traveling animal acts effective July 1, 2022
  • Exempts exhibitions at accredited permanent wildlife sanctuaries, zoos, and aquariums; environmental education programs with time limitations (maximum 6 months per year, 12 hours per day in mobile facilities); and USDA-licensed research facilities
  • Defines exotic or wild animals to include all Canidae except domestic dogs, Felidae except domestic cats, primates, bears, crocodilians, and other specified species, while excluding domestic horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules
  • Violation of the prohibition is a class C misdemeanor
  • Defines traveling animal act as transporting exotic or wild animals via mobile facilities (trucks, trailers, airplanes, etc.) to perform tricks, give rides, or provide entertainment for audiences

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting The Use Of Wild Or Exotic Animals In Traveling Animal Acts.

Last Action

Tabled for the Calendar, House

4/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/20/2022
Environment3/1/2022

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