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Senate creates Division of Animal Welfare in Public Safety, funds through higher rabies license fee
SENATE · May 9, 2024
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Summary
H626 establishes a Division of Animal Welfare within the Department of Public Safety, a director position, clarifies investigator authority, and increases the rabies license fee from $1 to $3 to fund operations; the Senate passed the bill after committee review.
The Senate considered H626, an act to reorganize animal‑welfare oversight by creating a Division of Animal Welfare housed in the Department of Public Safety. The division will be led by a director responsible for developing an investigatory and enforcement plan, coordinating seizure and care practices…
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