HB 1581: Dog Breeding
GENERAL BILL by Chaney
Dog Breeding; Provides presumption that breeding female dog is being used for breeding purposes unless certain conditions are met; requires dog breeders to apply for & obtain certification of registration from DACS; requires DACS to issue certificates of inspection for certain dog breeding facilities; provides registration & inspection requirements; authorizes DACS to take certain enforcement actions against dog breeder or dog breeding facility & assess fines; requires DACS to create publicly available database on website & create whistleblower program for reporting violations; requires dog breeders to microchip certain dogs; provides civil & criminal penalties; provides appropriation. APPROPRIATION: $5,550,000
Last Action: 5/5/2023 House - Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2023 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/7/2023 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/9/2023 | House |
• Referred to Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee • Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee |
| 5/5/2023 | House |
• Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee |
