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HB850

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AN ACT relating to working livestock dogs.

Amend KRS 258.265 to exempt a working livestock dog found at large from seizure by a peace officer or animal control officer when unaccompanied and unrestrained by its owner between sunset and sunrise or when engaged in a lawful working activity.

AgricultureAnimals, Livestock, and PoultryLocal GovernmentPeace Officers and Law EnforcementPets And Service Animals

Introduced: March 3, 2026

Last action: March 10, 2026

To Agriculture (H)
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Legislative History

Mar 3, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 3, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 10, 2026 · House
To Agriculture (H)

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Savannah Maddox

Representative · House District 061

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Savannah.Maddox@kylegislature.gov
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