HF2521Introduced in the House
A bill for an act relating to the abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal shelter or pound, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HF 2157.)
Introduced by Local Government
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill for an act relating to the abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal shelter or pound, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HF 2157.)
Where it stands
Amendment S-5155 filed. S.J. 730.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Report · March 12, 2026
15
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
20 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Taylor | 2 | Absent |
| Lynn Evans | 3 | Yes |
| Dave Rowley | 5 | Absent |
| Jason Schultz | 6 | Yes |
| Tom Shipley | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Dawson | 10 | Yes |
| Julian Garrett | 11 | Absent |
| Cherielynn Westrich | 13 | Absent |
| Tony Bisignano | 15 | Yes |
| Izaah Knox | 17 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 302.
Fiscal note.
Passed House, yeas 89, nays 0. H.J. 387.
Immediate message. H.J. 395.
Message from House. S.J. 376.
Read first time, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 376.
Subcommittee: Webster, Evans, and Quirmbach. S.J. 412.
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/10/2026 12:30PM Room 315.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 562.
Placed on calendar.
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 658.
Deferred. S.J. 727.
Amendment S-5155 filed. S.J. 730.
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