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Hearing on bill limiting warrantless pet seizures draws concerns from shelters and counties
Summary
At a hearing on HB75 — which would restrict warrantless pet seizures and require judicial review before euthanasia — animal-shelter and county representatives warned the committee the bill could strain shelter capacity, require costly veterinary evaluations, and create legal exposure for local governments.
The committee held a hearing on HB75, the "Justice for Pena and Fred" act, which as drafted would limit warrantless seizures of pets on private property and require a judicial hearing before euthanasia when animals are seized without clear owner consent.
Representative Ridley presented the measure and acknowledged the committee substitute had been circulated late. Trevor Santos of the Department of Natural Resources told the panel the…
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