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AB 631: Animals: animal shelters: transparency.
What AB 631 does, verified December 13, 2025
This bill requires animal shelters to collect and record information on the number of animals taken in, their source of intake, and their outcomes. The information must be updated at least once per quarter and made publicly available online or upon request. The information will remain accessible for at least 5 years. This requirement applies to all animal shelters, including those with and without internet websites. The state will reimburse local agencies for costs mandated by the state if the commission determines that the bill contains such costs.
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Last action: In committee: Held under submission. (2025-08-29)Alert me
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| Aug. 29, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Aug. 18, 2025 | In committee: Referred to suspense file. |
| Jul. 14, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 09, 2025 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D. |
| Jun. 09, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Testimony taken. Further hearing to be set. |