SB00318Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning Animal Welfare.
Introduced by Environment Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To identify resources for persons needing to place their companion animal in another person's care due to a domestic violence situation and to clarify the authority of the State Veterinarian to combat disease among companion animals and establish a working group to study ways to improve the funding of the animal population control program.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
June 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Roll Call Vote 300 · May 6, 2026
150
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
151 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Ritter | 1 | Yes |
| Raghib Allie-Brennan | 2 | Yes |
| Minnie Gonzalez | 3 | Yes |
| Julio Concepcion | 4 | Yes |
| Maryam Khan | 5 | Yes |
| James Sanchez | 6 | Yes |
| Joshua Hall | 7 | Yes |
| Timothy Ackert | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Rojas | 9 | Yes |
| Henry Genga | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
Public Hearing 03/04
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/30/26 12:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 176
File Number 221
Senate Passed
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 380
House Passed
In Concurrence
Public Act 26-112
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Signed by the Governor
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