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Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 27, 2026

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Introduced February 27, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB300

AN ACT relating to animal care.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; require peace officers and animal control officers to serve notice of seizure of an animal subjected to cruelty; create procedure for seizing agencies to petition a court to order owner to pay cost of care for a seized animal; establish penalties; amend KRS 258.215 to require owners to be responsible for cost of care of an impounded animal.

Animals, Livestock, and Poultry Civil Actions Civil Procedure Crimes and Punishments Criminal Procedure Horses and Horse Racing Local Mandate Peace Officers and Law Enforcement Pets And Service Animals Veterinarians

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This bill creates new rules for how Kentucky handles animals seized due to cruelty. It requires officers to formally notify owners when an animal is taken, and it sets up a court process that can make owners pay for the cost of caring for seized animals. It also updates existing law to hold owners financially responsible for animals that are impounded. Who it may affect: animal owners, animal control officers, peace officers, and courts handling animal cruelty cases.

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