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HB 921: Animal Cruelty

GENERAL BILL by Weinberger

Animal Cruelty ; Provides that failure to report suspected animal cruelty is grounds for certain disciplinary actions; clarifies that authorization to furnish medical records related to veterinary medical services to certain parties includes, but is not limited to, instances where veterinarian suspects animal cruelty; defines; requires certain individuals to report incidents of animal cruelty to certain officials; requires that veterinarian, veterinary technician, or other animal treatment provider employee who makes good faith report of animal cruelty to certain officials be held harmless from certain liability, disciplinary action, & retaliation; provides penalties for certain veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or animal treatment provider employees or volunteers who knowingly alter or destroy medical record for purpose of concealing animal cruelty.

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 12/29/2025 House - Filed
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/29/2025 House • Filed