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S 7011 In Committee

Enacts Peanut's law: humane animal protection act

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Enacts "Peanut's law: humane animal protection act" to provide humane treatment, safeguard animal welfare and strengthen the rights of animal sanctuaries and responsible owners in retaining custody, implementing due process safeguards, and guaranteeing public safety while an appeal is pending; requires an administrative hearing before the seizure or euthanization of an animal under the care of a wildlife sanctuary, unless there is documented evidence that the animal presents an immediate threat to public safety; further provides that any animal seized by the department of environmental conservation for testing or public concerns is subject to a 72-hour waiting period prior to euthanization; makes related provisions.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Mar 28, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
31 · Low