Prohibits a veterinarian from requiring the owner of an animal treated by the veterinarian to surrender the animal on the basis that the owner has not paid for the treatment.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Jama
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Labor and Business.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act is about what happens when a person does not pay a vet for treating an animal. The Act says that a vet may not keep the animal because the person has not paid for the treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.4).
Prohibits a veterinarian from requiring the owner of an animal treated by the veterinarian to surrender the animal on the basis that the owner has not paid for the treatment.
Relating to: Relating to the disposition of animals after veterinary treatment.
Current location: In Senate Committee