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A08555Introduced in the Assembly

Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters including the length of time and conditions such animal may be exposed to.

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Introduced by Amy Paulin, District 88

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Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters including the length of time and conditions such animal may be exposed to.

Where it stands

reported referred to rules

May 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

AssemblyStage: Assembly Agriculture Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules · May 19, 2026

22

Yes

0

No

1

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23 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. referred to agriculture

  2. referred to agriculture

  3. amend (t) and recommit to agriculture

  4. print number 8555a

  5. amend and recommit to agriculture

  6. print number 8555b

  7. amend (t) and recommit to agriculture

  8. print number 8555c

  9. reported referred to rules

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