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Senate committee hears 'catnapping' bill to set stray-hold rules and legal immunity for shelters
Summary
House Bill 3,604 A would create standardized hold periods, notification and posting requirements, and limited civil immunity for animal holding agencies that take possession of cats under the specified procedures.
The Senate Committee on Judiciary heard testimony April 28 on House Bill 3,604 A, a measure establishing a legal framework for animal holding agencies that take possession of cats believed to be stray, unowned, or abandoned.
Sponsor Representative Tom Anderson (House District 19) described the measure as a response to growing numbers of stray and feral cats and uneven county capacity for intake and reunification. "I support this bill, which passed on the House floor with strong bipartisan support on April 22," Anderson said, describing the bill informally in his office as the "catnapping bill."
Under the draft, an animal holding agency that complies with procedures would be immune from criminal…
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