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KS SB344
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture and Natural Resources
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AI Summary
- Animal shelters may move neonate animals (newborns less than 8 weeks old) to foster homes during the holding period if they need treatment or care the shelter cannot provide
- Shelters must display photographs of animals housed at off-site locations (veterinary hospitals, foster homes) both at the shelter and on the shelter's website during the 3-business-day holding period
- Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health must maintain inspection records for a minimum of 5 years, increased from the previous 3-year limit
- "Neonate" is defined as a newborn animal dependent on its mother or caregiver due to undeveloped biological functions for feeding, body temperature regulation, and waste elimination
- Amends K.S.A. 47-1709 and 47-1710 under the Kansas Pet Animal Act
Legislative Description
Authorizing animal shelters to place certain animals needing treatment or care 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 Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/13/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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