Shelter Animal Euthanasia Amendments

Summary

The bill changes Utah law so animal shelters may euthanize dogs or cats only after the required holding period and when no reasonable alternative exists. Shelters must notify other shelters and rescue groups and give them two business days to claim the animal, except for dangerous dogs, serious injury, or when a rescue group has animal‑cruelty convictions or court restrictions. Shelters are protected from liability if they act in good faith based on the information they have.

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