HB 1594: ANIMAL IMPORTATION; PROOF OF STERILIZATION; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY; DOCUMENTATION; BREEDER REGISTRY
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-04: The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)
Introduced
First Committee Review
First Chamber
Second Committee Review
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