Animals

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. [HB-4757] [Animals ] [Gaming ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a refundable adoption fee for the sterilization of dogs and cats; authorizing a fee. [HB-4819] [Animals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
Relating to a refundable adoption fee for the sterilization of dogs and cats; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Maria Luisa Flores Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/05/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a public school policy to allow a student with a disability to be accompanied by a handler for the student's service animal. [HB-4758] [Animals ] [Disabilities ] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to a public school policy to allow a student with a disability to be accompanied by a handler for the student's service animal.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Caroline Harris Davila Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a central database containing information about persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision after pleading guilty for certain offenses involving animal cruelty; creating a criminal offense. [HB-4776] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to a central database containing information about persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision after pleading guilty for certain offenses involving animal cruelty; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to liability for the loss, injury, or death of a domestic animal. [HB-4777] [Animals ]
Relating to liability for the loss, injury, or death of a domestic animal.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos Considered In Public Hearing on 04/24/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals. [SB-2438] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 03/25/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an application for a warrant to seize a cruelly treated animal. [HB-4775] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to an application for a warrant to seize a cruelly treated animal.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Placed On General State Calendar on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to approved nonprofit organizations providing services through the service dog pilot program for certain veterans. [HB-4604] [Animals ] [Veterans ] [Nonprofit ] [Human Services ]
Relating to approved nonprofit organizations providing services through the service dog pilot program for certain veterans.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Philip Cortez Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Maine)
Maine 132nd Legislature

Resolve, to Aid Municipalities, Animal Control Officers and Other Parties in Complying with Electronic Dog Licensing Requirements [HB-1057] [Animals ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ]
Resolve, to Aid Municipalities, Animal Control Officers and Other Parties in Complying with Electronic Dog Licensing Requirements

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Randall Adam Greenwood Reported Out: Ontp/otp-am on 05/22/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the issuance of Animal Friendly specialty license plates. [HB-4600] [Animals ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Relating to the issuance of Animal Friendly specialty license plates.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Curry Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals. [SB-2410] [Animals ] [Taxes ]
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Campbell Read First Time on 03/25/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to reducing the criminal penalty for the offense of cockfighting. [HB-4644] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to reducing the criminal penalty for the offense of cockfighting.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Morales Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to allowing a therapy or facility dog to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. [HB-4563] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Disabilities ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to allowing a therapy or facility dog to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (North Carolina)
North Carolina 2025-2026 Session

Elk Permit Auction/Raffle [HB-382] [Animals ] [Sports ] [Recreation ]
Elk Permit Auction/Raffle

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mitchell Smith Setzer Regular Message Sent To Senate on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals. [HB-135] [Animals ] [Taxes ]
Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Turner Signed By The Governor on 05/13/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the removal of a fence surrounding a breeder deer release site. [HB-4543] [Animals ]
Relating to the removal of a fence surrounding a breeder deer release site.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Considered In Public Hearing on 04/23/2025

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Federal
US Congress 119th Congress

Supporting the designation of March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day". [HR-215] [Agriculture ] [Animals ]
Supporting the designation of March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis Submitted In House on 03/11/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to repealing the chapter of the Local Government Code related to zoological operation and maintenance boards. [HB-4431] [Animals ]
Relating to repealing the chapter of the Local Government Code related to zoological operation and maintenance boards.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Briscoe Cain Read First Time on 04/02/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation. [SB-2155] [Animals ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Signed By The Governor on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the ownership of breeder deer in this state. [SB-2147] [Animals ] [Agriculture ]
Relating to the ownership of breeder deer in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 03/24/2025

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