HB16-1120
Rabies Vaccinations For Dogs And Cats
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the requirement that domestic pets be vaccinated against rabies.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, local governments may determine whether to require pet owners to vaccinate their pets against rabies through a licensing program. Additionally, when public health and safety are at risk, county or district health departments may order all dogs, cats, other pet animals, or other mammals in the county or district to be vaccinated against rabies.
The bill imposes a statewide requirement that all dogs and cats that are 4 months old or older be vaccinated against rabies. Dog and cat owners must ensure that their animals are vaccinated within 90 days after assuming ownership. A licensed veterinarian must administer the vaccination in accordance with the current version of the 'Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control' using a vaccine that is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture for use in those species and must issue to the owner a rabies vaccination certificate and a tag to be attached to the animal's collar.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
The bill imposes a statewide requirement that all dogs and cats that are 4 months old or older be vaccinated against rabies. Dog and cat owners must ensure that their animals are vaccinated within 90 days after assuming ownership. A licensed veterinarian must administer the vaccination in accordance with the current version of the 'Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control' using a vaccine that is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture for use in those species and must issue to the owner a rabies vaccination certificate and a tag to be attached to the animal's collar.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2016 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Lay over House Bill 16-1120 to May 13, 2016. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
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| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment E). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1120, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2016 | Third Reading | BILL |
38
AYE
25
NO
2
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2016 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/10/2016 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only |
| 02/19/2016 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy |
| 02/18/2016 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/17/2016 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/16/2016 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/09/2016 | House | House Committee on Public Health Care & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/20/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Public Health Care & Human Services |
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