S1356Introduced in the Senate
Handling of Animals
Introduced by Commerce and Tourism
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop and adopt rules, best management practices, and other measures for dog breeding in this state; deleting a limit on veterinary costs under certain provisions; specifying requirements for retail stores that offer animals for sale; requiring dog breeders to apply to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for a certificate of registration and to renew the certificate at specified intervals, etc.
Where it stands
Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Commerce and Tourism · February 4, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Mayfield | 32 | Yes |
| LaVon Bracy Davis | 40 | Yes |
| Clay Yarborough | 4 | Yes |
| Tracie Davis | 5 | Absent |
| Tom Leek | 7 | Yes |
| Tommy Wright | 8 | Yes |
| Stan McClain | 9 | Yes |
| Carlos Smith | 17 | Yes |
| Nick DiCeglie | 18 | Yes |
| Kristen Arrington | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Rules
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 02/04/26, 10:30 am, 110 Senate Building
CS by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time
Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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