The Wisconsin Legislature adjourned its 2017-18 legislative session on March 28, 2018.
6 pet industry-related issues were introduced, 3 of which were considered priority by PIJAC.
Final Disposition of Priority Legislation
BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
SB 254 | Amends Chapter 895 (Damages, liability, and miscellaneous provisions regarding actions in courts) of Wisconsin Statutes by creating a new Section 4455 to further provide for recovery of damages for injury to, loss of, or death of a domestic animal. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
SB 860 | Amends Chapter 173 (Animals, Humane Officers) of Wisconsin Statutes to prohibit the conveyance of an animal to a person convicted of animal cruelty (under Chapter 951 - Crimes Against Animals) and to impose certain sentencing requirements for a person convicted of a crime against an animal. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
REG 2017-001 | Statement of Scope to review Chapter 16 (Dog Sellers & Dog Facility Operators Program) of WI Administrative Code for possible changes as the rules established for the program have not been modified since it went into effect in 2011. | PENDING |
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