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Senator Gudger’s bill tightens rules on tethering, sets minimum outdoor care for dogs

State Governmental Affairs · March 11, 2026
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Summary

Senate Bill 361, introduced by Senator Gudger, would restrict tethering and confinement methods and require minimum care for dogs kept outdoors; the committee gave the bill a favorable report after debate about animal welfare and public safety.

Senator Gudger introduced Senate Bill 361, saying the measure responds to recurring animal-cruelty concerns in districts and also addresses human safety where animals are kept outdoors. "This is a bill that we all deal with in our districts," Gudger said, describing provisions that limit tethering methods, prescribe minimum care for dogs kept outside and outline actions…

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