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2019 SESSION
HB 2590 Animal testing facilities; adoption of dogs and cats.
Introduced by: Kaye Kory | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Animal testing facilities; adoption of dogs and cats. Requires that prior to euthanasia, any animal testing facility that no longer has use for a dog or cat in its possession that does not pose a health or safety risk to the public offer, for a reasonable period of time, such dog or cat for adoption to a releasing agency or through a private placement. The bill authorizes an animal testing facility to enter into an agreement with a releasing agency for the implementation of the adoption.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/19 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100315D
- 01/09/19 House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/16/19 House: Assigned ACNR sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/21/19 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
- 02/05/19 House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources