HB 1594: ANIMAL IMPORTATION; PROOF OF STERILIZATION; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY; DOCUMENTATION; BREEDER REGISTRY
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-16
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-02-04: The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Requires, as a condition of entry into the State, documentation verifying that any dog or cat imported into the State has been surgically sterilized, subject to certain exemptions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a breeder registry and adopt rules.
Discussed in Hearing
12MINFeb 4, 2026