CT HB05393

Dog license renewal period changes from annually to every three years, with licenses due on or before June 30th for dogs six months or older

License fee increases from $7 (neutered/spayed) or $12 (unaltered) to a flat $15 for all dogs, with the separate pricing based on spay/neuter status eliminated

Department of Agriculture authorized to issue dog licenses electronically as an alternative to town clerk offices, with 25% of electronic license fees remitted to the applicable town within 30 days

Replacement tag fee increases from 50 cents to $1; town clerk transfer fee remains $1 for new owners registering an already-licensed dog

Effective date: October 1, 2026