AB-2425 (Essayli): Bowie’s Law: animals: adoption, shelter overcrowding, and breeding
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Bowie’s Law: animals: adoption, shelter overcrowding, and breeding
Bill Number: AB-2425
Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Bill Essayli
Legislative Session / Year: 2024
State: California
AVFCA Position: Oppose Unless Amended
Bill Synopsis: A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2425
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2025
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BILL STATUS
Introduced
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Held without recommendation (04/16/24).
Re-referred to Com. on B & P (04/02/24).
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended (04/01/24).
Re-referred to Com. on B & P (04/01/24).
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended (03/21/24).
Referred to Com. on B & P (03/21/24).
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