26RS SB 300

Actions

Last Action	02/27/26: to Committee on Committees (S)
Title	AN ACT relating to animal care.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement	Local Mandate
Bill Request Number	2247
Sponsor	J. Adams
Summary of Original Version	Create new sections of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; require peace officers and animal control officers to serve notice of seizure of an animal subjected to cruelty; create procedure for seizing agencies to petition a court to order owner to pay cost of care for a seized animal; establish penalties; amend KRS 258.215 to require owners to be responsible for cost of care of an impounded animal.
Index Headings of Original Version	Animals, Livestock, And Poultry - Animal seizure, cost of care, petition Civil Actions - Seized animal, cost of care, petition Civil Procedure - Seized animal, cost of care, petition Crimes And Punishments - Animal cruelty, penalties, enhancement Criminal Procedure - Animal cruelty, penalties, enhancement Horses And Horse Racing - Animal seizure, cost of care, petition Local Mandate - Animal seizure, cost of care, petition Peace Officers And Law Enforcement - Animal seizure, cost of care, petition Pets And Service Animals - Animal seizure, cost of care, petition Veterinarians - Animal seizure, cost of care, petition