HB2410Introduced in the House
PET SHELTER EUTHANASIA BAN
Introduced by Barbara Hernandez, District 50
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that nothing in the Act permits the euthanization of a dog or cat or other pet in an animal shelter except in accordance with the requirements under certain provisions of the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. In the definition of "humanely euthanized", provides that "humanely euthanized" does not include euthanization of a dog, cat, or other pet in an animal shelter for any reason other than health reasons, attitude issues, or aggressiveness. Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of any law, no person may euthanize a cat, dog, or other pet in an animal shelter unless the euthanization is for health reasons, attitude issues, or aggressiveness. Effective January 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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