SB2891Introduced in the Senate
ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTION INFO
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the animal shelter or animal control facility shall register a microchip in a national database with the adoptive owner's information at the time of adoption. Provides that the animal shelter or animal control facility shall retain documentation of the microchip and registration, and shall be searchable by microchip number. Provides that, if at any time after adoption, the adopted animal comes into the possession of an animal control agency, a law enforcement agency, another animal shelter, or a veterinarian, and that agency, shelter, or veterinarian requests information pertaining to the identity and location of the animal's adopter or the history of the animal, the adopting agency shall immediately provide that information to the requesting agency, shelter, or veterinarian. Provides that the information an animal shelter or animal control facility must provide to the adopter prior to the time of adoption shall include any behavior noted during interactions with the dog, including intake, walks, playgroups, socialization sessions, medical examinations, and other assessments; if the dog has killed a companion animal or livestock; and if the dog or cat has bitten any person at the facility or prior to admission. Provides that an animal shelter or animal control facility is prohibited from offering for adoption or transfer, giving away, rehoming, or placing any dog determined to be vicious or dangerous under the Animal Control Act.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0643
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
112
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
112 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Agriculture
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Agriculture; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 013-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Halpin
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Agriculture & Conservation Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-036-001
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000
Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0643
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