Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Wayne McMahen (R)
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Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 178.
May 15, 2026
Summary
The law lets cities and counties decide how to operate or contract for animal shelters, set service scopes, and adopt stricter local standards. It also defines holding periods, ownership rules, and shields officials from civil damages unless they act with gross negligence. The changes aim to promote humane treatment while keeping regulatory burdens low.
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