Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law)

Summary

The bill removes the animal‑abandonment prohibition for people who care for free‑roaming cats under a trap‑neuter‑return (TNR) program, and it tells every county and municipality how a TNR ordinance must be written. It defines “community cat,” “caregiver,” and “eartip,” and makes TNR the preferred outcome for impounded cats. By pre‑empting any local rule that limits TNR, the law creates a consistent statewide approach.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 25, 2026

History

1. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
2. Mar 23, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3. Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
5. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
6. Feb 10, 2026Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
7. Feb 5, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation

Sponsors

• Guyton · sponsor
• Healey
• Lewis
• Palakovich Carr
• Ruth
• Terrasa
• Ziegler

Bill text

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