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WA HB1201
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mari Leavitt
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AI Summary
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Political subdivisions must address cosheltering for companion animals in updates to their local comprehensive emergency management plans required by RCW 38.52.070
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Local jurisdictions must identify emergency shelters able to accommodate persons with companion animals, and should designate at least one coshelter when opening shelters during natural disasters or extreme weather events
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Emergency shelters accommodating companion animals must have safety procedures and comply with FEMA disaster assistance policies
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Political subdivisions must publish companion animal emergency preparedness information on their websites, including which shelters accept pets, evacuation planning resources, and local organizations providing emergency pet assistance
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Effective date: July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Identifying accommodations allowing pets in an emergency or extreme weather event.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/21/2025