HB 177·AL·house
Dogs and Cats; abandoning dogs or cats prohibited; criminal penalty for violations
FailedFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Robbins
Latest Action
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a new crime for abandoning a dog or cat, defining abandonment as leaving the animal without reasonable care. It classifies the offense as a Class C misdemeanor and gives law‑enforcement officers authority to remove the animal or order the owner to provide care. The changes update existing cruelty statutes and will take effect on October 1, 2026.
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