Bills › 91st General Assembly
HF 2521Died when the session ended · February 23, 2026
Relating to the abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal shelter or pound, and making penalties applicable
Sponsored by the House Local Government Committee, Rep. Brett Barker (R)
Topics:Crime & corrections
Same legislation: HF 2157
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202689–0
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 12, 2026
- Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
Amendments · 1
0 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.
- S-5155 · filed April 6, 2026 by Sen. Liz Bennett (D)Never voted onAI summary This amendment adds an exception so a person is not charged with abandoning an animal if they are forced to do so because they fear domestic violence or a threat against the animal. Its wording →