HB26-1131
Custody of Pet Animals
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the custody of pet animals.
Bill Summary:
The bill gives the courts authority to make determinations for the care and custody of pet animals in proceedings for dissolution of marriage and legal separation. The bill permits a court to issue an emergency protection order concerning the custody and care of a pet animal.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Alex Valdez
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | FN1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1131 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-5. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 02/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |