HB3647Introduced in the House
EXAMINATION OF IMPORTED ANIMAL
Introduced by Curtis Tarver, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Requires a licensed veterinarian to examine each dog or cat that is imported into the State from another state by an animal shelter or an animal control facility and provide an examination document to the animal shelter or animal control facility. Provides that, for such dogs or cats, the animal shelter or animal control facility must provide the examination document provided by the licensed veterinarian to the adopter prior to the time of adoption.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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