Key changes in adopted amendment: microchips, inspection rules and delayed enforcement
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
The omnibus amendment adopted by the subcommittee lengthens post-conviction reapplication bans, narrows veterinary-safety language, requires microchipping and allows the Department of Agriculture to designate and reimburse local inspectors while delaying full enforcement until July 1, 2027.
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Senator Tedder summarized the omnibus amendment the subcommittee adopted after reconsideration, saying it tightens and clarifies many of the bill's enforcement provisions while creating a later general effective date.
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