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Senate passes House Bill 57 restricting certain euthanasia practices after debate
Summary
After floor debate, the Senate approved HB57, which clarifies circumstances for animal euthanasia in shelters, requires training and sets preferred methods; supporters said the bill is backed by shelter advocates and the Utah Veterinary Association, while opponents argued some methods (carbon monoxide) can be humane.
The Utah Senate voted to pass House Bill 57, which amends shelter euthanasia policies, after a recorded floor debate that divided members around acceptable methods.
Senator Shiozawa, the bill sponsor, said HB57 "clarifies the circumstances by which the rather unpleasant task of euthanizing an animal in a shelter can be done," requires shelters to provide biennial training…
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