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CT HB06226

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The Department of Agriculture may maintain a list of approved animal rescue organizations and establish criteria and application procedures for approval

  • Municipal shelters and pounds are prohibited from refusing volunteer assistance from approved rescue organizations for the care of seized animals

  • Approved rescue organization representatives must be allowed to visually inspect municipal facilities where seized animals are housed and assist with animal care

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environment1/23/2025

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