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Delaware County adopts resolution on animals in county buildings to align with HB 1128
Summary
The Delaware County Board of Commissioners voted to sign a resolution implementing state law (HB 1128) that sets limits and signage requirements for animals in county-owned buildings, including short-term accommodation rules at entrances in limited cases; motion carried unanimously by recorded roll call.
The Delaware County Board of Commissioners voted April 7 to sign a resolution establishing rules for animals in county-owned and -operated buildings, aligning local practice with state law referenced in the meeting as HB 1128, effective Nov. 1, 2025. Chairman David Poindexter and Commissioner David Beck recorded affirmative roll-call votes.
Human Resources Director Vicki Cossairt explained the resolution formalizes county practice about animals in public buildings and clarifies when a pet may be allowed briefly at an entrance. The board directed that signage be placed to notify visitors of the policy.
The measure was introduced as part of new-business agenda items and carried without further discussion. The resolution language and the effective date cited during the meeting correspond to the county's reading of HB 1128; the board recorded the action as a formalized county policy to be implemented immediately.
The board took no related levy or funding action during the vote; implementation will rely on existing staff and signage budgets. The meeting record showed Poindexter and Beck voting yes and Commissioner Callihan absent. The resolution was signed as recorded in the meeting minutes.
