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NC H865
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Harrison
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AI Summary
- Removes the automatic classification of dogs trained for dog fighting or owned for dog fighting purposes from the statutory definition of "dangerous dog"
- Allows animal control authorities to make case-by-case determinations about whether individual dogs are dangerous based on their actual behavior
- Retains the "dangerous dog" designation for dogs that have killed or severely injured a person without provocation, or dogs determined potentially dangerous due to specific behaviors
- Requires local dangerous dog ordinances to be consistent with the state Article, rather than allowing independent local programs
- Effective date: October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Clarify Animal Welfare Statutes
Public
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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