AN ACT relating to stray equines.

Summary

Under the bill, a person who finds a stray horse or cattle must present the animal to a county judge or executive, who will have the finder swear an oath and arrange for a licensed veterinarian to record the animal’s identifying features and scan for microchips. The judge must keep both paper and electronic records, post photos and details on the State Veterinarian’s website, and send copies to the clerk and sheriff’s office, while the animal’s owner must reimburse the county for the vet’s costs and any expenses incurred by the finder. If ownership is disputed, the parties can go to court, and the animal cannot be sterilized until after a 15‑day holding period and any legal matters are resolved.

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