SB446Introduced in the Senate
Requiring animal care center operators to notify dog owners when a dog will be left unattended and to report injuries to animals or people which occur on the premises of the animal care center.
Introduced by Ruth Ward, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring animal care center operators to notify dog owners when a dog will be left unattended and to report injuries to animals or people which occur on the premises of the animal care center.
Where it stands
Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 100, State House, 10:45 am; Senate Calendar 1
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0685s, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 6
Committee Amendment # 2026-0685s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0685s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026, Vote 6-0; Senate Calendar 9
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Sen. Birdsell Moved Laid on Table, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
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