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CT HB06226
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Animals seized by court order cannot be held in municipal animal shelters or dog pounds for more than 90 days without engaging a Department of Agriculture-approved animal rescue organization to provide temporary in-home fostering
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The Department of Agriculture may maintain a list of approved animal rescue organizations and establish criteria and application procedures for approval
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Municipal shelters and pounds are prohibited from refusing volunteer assistance from approved rescue organizations for the care of seized animals
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Approved rescue organization representatives must be allowed to visually inspect municipal facilities where seized animals are housed and assist with animal care
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Effective October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An Act Limiting The Length Of Time Seized Animals May Be Held In An Animal Shelter Or Municipal Pound.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/24
3/19/2025