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KS HB2581

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Animal shelters may move neonate animals (newborns) to foster homes during the mandatory 3-business-day holding period if the shelter cannot provide needed treatment or care
  • Shelters must display photographs of any animal housed at an off-site location (veterinary hospital or foster home) both at the physical shelter and on the shelter's website during the holding period
  • Amends K.S.A. 47-1710 of the Kansas Pet Animal Act, requested by the Southeast Kansas Humane Society
  • Takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Authorizing animal shelters to place neonate animals in foster homes and requiring shelters to display photographs of animals at a location other than the shelter during a holding period.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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