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GA SR803
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Mullis
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate Study Committee on the Prevention of Unhealthy Puppies and Protection of Ethical Retail Sales to examine issues related to puppy mills and consumer protections for puppy buyers in Georgia
- Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate
- Addresses concerns that an estimated 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S. (only 2,024 USDA-licensed) sell approximately 2.15 million puppies annually, often in poor health due to inadequate veterinary care, overcrowded conditions, and lack of proper nutrition
- Notes that Georgia consumers who purchase sick puppies currently have little to no legal recourse and receive no guarantees, notices of rights, or information about the source or health of the animals
- Committee members may receive legislative allowances for up to five days, funded through Senate appropriations, and the committee shall stand abolished on December 31, 2022
Legislative Description
Senate Study Committee on the Prevention of Unhealthy Puppies and Protection of Ethical Retail Sales; create
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/30/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules3/29/2022
Full Bill Text
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