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Committee approves prohibition on non-domesticated animals, including zebras; debate over hybrids and moving pet owners
Judiciary Committee · February 20, 2026
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Summary
The committee approved House Bill 53, which restricts ownership of non-domesticated animals; members debated whether the bill would prohibit hybrids or grandfather existing owners and noted prior local incidents involving zebras.
The Judiciary Committee voted to approve House Bill 53, a criminal law measure restricting non-domesticated animal ownership, in a recorded voice that produced the reported tally of 15–3–1. Delegate Erika (speaking during the hearing) said the…
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