Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
Summary
The bill sets up a Dog Breeder Accountability Fund and requires all dog breeders to register each year with a $150 fee starting in 2028. Beginning in 2029 breeders must apply for a birth certificate for each puppy and pay $50 per puppy, and puppies born in 2030 must be micro‑chipped before they can be sold. The fund will support animal shelters, spay/neuter programs, and enforcement activities.
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- Economic Matters — Bill HearingEconomic Matters · Mar 11, 2026
History
- Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Economic Matters
Sponsors
- Metzgar · sponsor
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