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1 CFA Federal and State Bill Tracking as of 03/19/2018 Federal Bills Short Title/Subject CFA Status US H 623 Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2017 US H 909 Pet and Women Safety Act US H 1141 Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017 US H 1406 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 US H 1494 Preventing Animal Cruelty & Torture Act US H 3792 Animal Emergency Planning Act of 2017 US H 4691 Prohibit licenses to dog dealers whose licenses were revoked US H 4693 Humane treatment of dogs by dealers US H 4941 protect pets from harmful confinement US HRES 401 urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade US REG USDA/APHIS - revisions to the licensing requirements under the Animal Welfare Act US S 322 Pet and Women Safety Act of 2017 US S 503 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act US S 654 Preventing Animal Cruelty & Torture Act US S 1318 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2017 State/Bill Short Title/Subject CFA Status ALABAMA AL HJR 152 World Spay Day ALASKA AK HCR 23 Animals and infectious diseases ARIZONA AZ H 2211 Exempt pets from debt collection process AZ H 2598 rabies vaccination - antibody titer AZ S 1116 Driving vehicle with pet on lap CALIFORNIA CA A 292 Tax Deduction Pet Adoption CA A 628 costs associated with seizure of animals CA A 942 tax credits for qualified veterinary costs CA A 1780 Importation of Dogs and Cats CA A 1939 pets of domestic violence victims CA A 2362 housing facilities for dogs and cats CA A 2445 signage for sale of dogs CA A 2774 animal abuse list Page 1 of 16

2 CA A 2791 disposition of stray impounded cats CA ACR 153 No kill initiative CA S 1005 relocating pets of crime victims CONNECTICUT CT H 5355 Adequate shelter for dogs CT H 5362 Sanitation at municipal shelters CT S 275 Emergency medical assistance to animals DELAWARE DE H 235 Free-roaming cats and their caretakers DE H 238 veterinarians exempting animals from rabies vaccination DE S 114 Spay/Neuter Fund Program FLORIDA FL H 153 importation of dogs and cats from outside the state by shelters/rescues Postponed/withdrawn FL H 249 prohibit shelters from euthanizing animals under certain conditions Postponed/withdrawn FL H 473 prohibit certain offenders from having contact with animals Postponed/withdrawn FL H 823 lost or stray animal policies and procedures Postponed/withdrawn FL H 907 Animals and evictions Postponed/withdrawn FL H 1257 Noneconomic damages for injury to pet Postponed/withdrawn FL H 1443 Sheltering persons with service animals Postponed/withdrawn FL S 86 Animal Hoarding Postponed/withdrawn FL S 132 importation of dogs and cats from outside the state by shelters/rescues Postponed/withdrawn FL S 952 prohibit certain offenders from having contact with animals Postponed/withdrawn FL S 1356 prohibit shelters from euthanizing animals under certain conditions Postponed/withdrawn FL S 1376 Animals and evacuations Postponed/withdrawn FL S 1488 Noneconomic damages for injury to pet Postponed/withdrawn FL S 1576 lost or stray animal policies and procedures GEORGIA GA H 40 Confidentiality Exception Veterinary Records GA H 144 Retail Sale of Cats and Dogs GA H 742 exception to mandatory vaccination GA S 214 regulate the retail sale of dogs and cats GA S 257 Cruelty - animal husbandry, consultation with veterinarian prior to filing charges GA S 418 prohibit banning sales if USDA regulated Failed crossover Page 2 of 16

3 HAWAII HI H 185 Dog Breeder Licensing, Abandonment and Animal Cruelty HI H 2072 penalties cruelty to animals HI HRC 50 Support trap-neuter-return HI REG Amend rabies quarantine program HI S 593 Research facility adoption HI S 802 licensing requirements and regulations for animal rescue entities HI S 1262 Free Roaming Cats HI S 2014 Animal abuse registry HI S 2289 sexual assault of animal HI S 2435 contracts to oversee feral cats HI S 2929 Fee on pet food HI SCR 5 Importation of cats and dogs HI SCF 36 Support trap-neuter-return HI SR 4 Importation of cats and dogs IDAHO ID H 540 pet friendly license plates ILLINOIS IL H 4221 Exempt Animal Welfare organizations from the Solicitations for Charity Act IL H 4251 excess animal population control funds IL H 4380 cruel treatment of cats and dogs IL H 4912 misrepresentation of service animal IL H 4971 animal abuse registry IL H 5246 definitions for cat or dog breeder IL H 5477 animal shelter recordkeeping IL H 5667 animal abuse registry IL H 5790 define service animal IL H 5807 restrict sourcing of pets for pet shops IL HR 364 Education animal cruelty IL HR 887 Admonish HSUS IL S 2270 Rabies vaccinations and cats IL S 2280 restrict sourcing of pets for pet shops IL S 2294 Removing animals from vehicles IL S 2313 funds in animal control population fund IL S 2601 civil immunity animal investigators Page 3 of 16

4 INDIANA IN H 1094 Animal cruelty crimes IN H 1261 pets in distressed homes IN H 1332 Animal abuse registry IN H 1386 Commercial dog breeder regulation IN S 161 Spay-neuter fund IN S 332 Suspected animal cruelty reporting IOWA IA H 454 Regulation commercial animal establishments IA H 2295 misrepresenting service/assistance animal IA H 2315 rabies prevention IA H 2389 tampering with dog handling device IA H 2396 misrepresenting service/assistance animal IA HSB 608 animal abandonment and abuse and rescue of animals from motor vehicles IA S 2181 animal abandonment and abuse and rescue of animals from motor vehicles KANSAS KS H 2222 mandatory reporting suspected child abuse to include animal control officers KS H 2477 breeder and kennel fees KS S 47 Mandatory Reporting Animal Abuse KS S 47 Multiple animal-related regulatory changes KS S 286 breeder and kennel fees KS S 318 pets left in motor vehicle KENTUCKY KY H 276 torture of cat or dog KY H 329 assistance animal and housing KY H 417 animal abuse registry KY H 447 torture of cat or dog KY S 8 Removal of animal from motor vehicle KY S 24 Removal of animal from motor vehicle KY SR 208 investigate HSUS LOUISIANA LA H 121 unlawful restraint of a dog LA S 53 cruelty to animals - crime of violence LA S 156 emergency care to domestic animal LA S 160 restraint of cat or dog in extreme weather Page 4 of 16

5 MAINE ME H 115 Vet Reporting Suspected Animal Abuse ME H 179 Research Animal Retirement Act ME H 299 Damages Injury to Dog MARYLAND MD H 40 Animal abuse registry MD H 212 prohibit certain persons from owning pets MD H 565 disposition of mistreated animals Died in committee MD H 980 animal shelter refuge MD H 1564 tax deduction government service dogs MD H 1567 tax credit dog or cat adoption MD H 1629 Animal abuse registry MD H 1662 restricting source of pet store pets MD REG standards of care for animal shelters MD S 238 tax deduction pet expenses MD S 700 animal shelter refuge MD S 1038 prohibit certain persons from owning pets MASSACHUSETTS MA H 852 Animal Abuse Registry MA H 1078 licensing of commercial breeder kennels MA H 1079 increase fines for cruelty to animals and establish a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters MA H 1080 restrict sourcing of cats and dogs by pet shops; consumer remedies for "unfit" animals MA H 1084 restrict sourcing of cats and dogs by pet shops; consumer remedies for "unfit" animals MA H 2290 change pet to companion animal MA H 2454 definition for "Animal adoption or animal rescue organization" MA H 3212 Multiple animal-related regulatory changes MA H 3561 importation of animals for rescue, shelter, foster, adoption or remote sale Substituted MA H 3683 liability and penalties for damage caused by dogs MA S 406 regulation of boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs MA S 458 exempt animal shelter, animal rescue organizations, and certain others from pet shop licensing requirement MA S 460 irresponsible breeding practices MA S 470 ban sale of cats and dogs in pet shops MA S 589 regulate pet insurance Page 5 of 16

6 MA S 882 non-economic damages for the wrongful death of a companion animal restrict sourcing of cats and dogs by pet shops; MA S 1155 consumer remedies for "unfit" animals Substituted MA S 2332 breed specific legislation - insurance MICHIGAN MI H 4026 animals and domestic violence MI H 4332 defining and adding "breeder" and "pet shop" MI H 4441 mandatory reporting suspected child abuse to include animal control officers MI H 4442 reporting requirements for suspected animal abuse or neglect MI H 5063 prohibit leaving or confining an animal in an unattended motor vehicle MI H 5357 Identification of service animal MI S 496 prohibit leaving or confining an animal in an unattended motor vehicle MI S 497 prohibit leaving or confining an animal in an unattended motor vehicle MI S 648 disclosure requirements for pet insurers MI S 663 misrepresenting need for a service animal MI S 741 Prohibits breed specific legislation MINNESOTA MN H 453 death or bodily harm to a pet MN H 787 immunity for animal cruelty reporting MN H 2757 misrepresentation service animals MN H 2815 misrepresentation service animals MN H 2986 dog ownership and insurance MN H 3032 transporation network companies and service animals MN S 1167 immunity for animal cruelty reporting MN S 252 death or bodily harm to a pet MN S 2450 misrepresentation service animals MN S 2527 misrepresentation service animals MN S 2704 transporation network companies and service animals MISSISSIPPI MS H 809 registration and reporting by charitable organizations Died in committee MS H 1055 Definitions and reporting animal cruelty Died in committee MS S 2172 Aggravated abuse of a cat or dog Died in committee MS S 2185 Pet business licensing Died in committee Page 6 of 16

7 MS S 2232 Pets in protective orders Died in committee MS S 2310 registration and reporting by charitable organizations Enacted MS S 2474 Animal abuse registry Died in committee MISSOURI MO H 1418 penalty for animal abuse MO H 1945 neglected or abused animals MO H 2359 animal abuse and reporting MO S 817 neglected or abused animals NEBRASKA NE L 440 immunity from liability for removal of an animal from a vehicle NE L 585 dangerous dogs, seizure of animals, and animal control NE L 1039 pet deposit - landlord/tenant NE LB 893 Restrict sale of pets by pet shops NEW HAMPSHIRE NH H 1238 impoundment of animal by officer NH H 1309 exempt animal shelter facilities from certain animal transfer requirements NH H 1385 committee to study humane treatment of animals NH H 1412 revise definitions - animal cruelty NH H 1723 crime of animal cruelty NH S 569 recordkeeping for pet vendors NEW JERSEY NJ A 202 animal cruelty violations NJ A 975 immunity from civil liability for persons performing animal rescue NJ A 1194 care of animals in cruelty violations NJ A 1454 Sales of pets from pet shops NJ A 1507 pet trusts NJ A 2069 euthanasia of impounded animals NJ A 2071 immunity from liability for emergency responders NJ A 2159 pets of temporary occupants in disaster NJ A 3044 pet groomer NJ A 3049 mental health evaluation - animal cruelty NJ A 3117 damages for harm to domestic animal NJ A 3048 animal grooming facilities NJ A 3140 dangerous dog relocation NJ A 3218 animal foster care NJ A 3256 mandatory spay/neuter Page 7 of 16

8 NJ A 3257 animal importation NJ A 3304 public access service animal training NJ A 3388 prohibit certain persons from keeping pets NJ A 3421 animal abuser registry Vetoed NJ A 3641 penalties for animal cruelty NJ A 3820 animal enclosures NJ REG pet shop disclosures NJ S 173 SPCA to be accountable to AG prohibit certain pet dealers from selling dogs or NJ S 180 cats obtained from certain breeders and brokers NJ S 242 cost of care for some animals involved in animal cruelty violations NJ S 278 animal abuser registry NJ S 381 prohibit certain persons from keeping pets NJ S 454 immunity from liability for emergency responders NJ S 574 animal abuser registry NJ S 725 regulation of animal holding facilities NJ S 861 prohibit certain persons from keeping pets or employment at animal related enterprise NJ S 1636 mental health evaluation - animal cruelty NJ S 1859 animals involved in cruelty violations NJ S 1860 civil immunity animals in motor vehicles NJ S 1982 low cost spay/neuter for disabled NEW MEXICO NM H 58 Enforce standards of care animal shelters NM H 64 Fee on pet food Vetoed NM H 233 animals and forfeiture proceedings NM S 51 Fee on pet food Died NEW YORK NY A 44 companion animal hoarding NY A 62 posting of security by a person against whom certain criminal charges are pending NY A 72 care of animals by pet dealers NY A 317 database of animal crimes NY A 435 Fire protection requirements for pet stores NY A 465 change the definition of pet dealer NY A 554 care of animals by pet dealers NY A 653 definitions animal cruelty laws NY A 668 orders of protection companion animals NY A 1150 unlicensed persons providing support services to veterinarians at shelters Page 8 of 16

9 NY A 1279 task force to study enforcement of anti-animal abuse laws NY A 1515 voluntary contributions in support of municipal animal pounds or shelters NY A 1594 Prohibit breed specific discrimination NY A 1771 return of lost pets NY A 2101 pet theft NY A 2126 restrict devocalization of dogs and cats NY A 2140 amend penalties animal cruelty NY A 2357 regulation of pet insurance NY A 2519 pet retention and destruction by shelters reasonable efforts to locate the owner of NY A 2672 animals or provide for the fostering or adoption NY A 2676 outdoor restraint of dogs in New York City NY A 2982 pet dealers to sell only animals from shelters and rescue NY A 3464 Prohibit breed specific discrimination in homeowner's insurance NY A 3497 Animal Abuser Registry NY A 3706 discrimination against certain tenants who own or keep pets NY A 3713 Animal Abuser Registry NY A 3845 aggravated cruelty to animals in the presence of a child NY A 3875 tax credit for adoption of household pets NY A 3879 prohibit landlords from requiring animals be declawed NY A 3903 prohibit persons convicted of animal cruelty from working at animal shelters NY A 3918 animal control reporting child abuse NY A 4022 outdoor restraints of companion animals NY A 4029 prohibit confining animal in unattended motor vehicle NY A 4114 surcharge on the sale of animals by pet dealers NY A 4160 designate "rescue cats" as State cat NY A 4168 care and collection of abandoned animals on vacant property NY A 4225 Prohibit breed specific discrimination in homeowner's insurance NY A 4664 veterinarians to notify owners of potential risks and side effects of medication NY A 4731 Animal Abuser Registry NY A 4748 crime of causing the death of an animal NY A 4749 "non-economic" damages companion animals Page 9 of 16

10 NY A 4813 penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals NY A 4847 definition of "pet dealer" NY A 4904 mandate veterinarians report suspected animal cruelty NY A 4956 animals on public transportation NY A 4975 animal shelters to prepare annual reports NY A 5070 Animal Abuser Registry NY A 5921 animals in orders of protection NY A 6123 disposition of cats Enacting clause sticken NY A 6482 aggravated neglect of companion animals NY A 6611 owner informed consent to euthanasia NY A 6646 standards of care of breeding dogs and their puppies NY A 6703 security for the care of impounded animals NY A 6938 prohibit certain persons from keeping pets NY A 6979 designating a dog or cat unfit for purchase NY A 7066 tax credit for the cost of veterinary services NY A 7083 therapy dogs and cats for persons with disabilities NY A 7141 discrimination against certain tenants who own or keep pets NY A 7329 breeder licensing and regulation NY A 7739 toxic chemicals in pet products NY A 7812 certain emergency care to cats and dogs under certain circumstances NY A 8081 tax credit for spay or neuter NY A 8089 failure to provide food, water or appropriate shelter to a companion animal left outside a felony NY A 8142 regulation of residential breeders NY A 8526 sale of pets in pet stores NY A 8638 appointment of a special advocate to represent animal NY A 8663 pets in divorce proceedings NY A 8684 pets in eviction proceedings NY A 8851 aggravated cruelty to animals NY A 8951 Microchipping standards Substituted NY A 9970 disposition of cats NY A Animal Abuser Registry NY AR 579 pet rescue awareness month NY S 84 Prohibit breed specific discrimination in homeowner's insurance NY S 177 disposition of cats NY S 385 notification to an owner of an animal killed on a highway NY S 603 service animals NY S 605 Animal Abuser Registry Page 10 of 16

11 NY S 613 care of animals by pet dealers NY S 614 tax credit for pet adoption NY S 621 mandate veterinarians report suspected animal cruelty NY S 664 veterinarians to notify owners of potential risks and side effects of medication NY S 749 tax credit pet adoption NY S 793 discrimination against certain tenants who own or keep pets NY S 841 failure to provide food, water or appropriate shelter to a companion animal left outside a felony NY S 904 requirements for residential breeders NY S 1141 seizure of animals NY S 1283 animal tethering and caging NY S 1389 surgical devocalization on dogs and cats NY S 1399 regulation of animal dealers NY S 1403 protection for pets left outdoors NY S 1485 Animal Abuser Registry NY S 1557 surcharge on pets sold by dealers NY S 1678 tax credit for spay or neuter NY S 1680 penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals NY S 1878 Prohibit breed specific discrimination NY S 1902 dog or cat unfit for purchase due to illness NY S 2064 return of lost pets to their owners NY S 2075 Prohibit breed specific discrimination in homeowner's insurance NY S 2468 Animal Abuser Registry NY S 2501 prohibit certain person from possessing animals NY S 2557 task force to study enforcement of anti-animal abuse laws NY S 2558 database of animal crimes NY S 2589 animals on public transportation NY S 2714 prohibit landlords from requiring animals be declawed NY S 2838 tax credit for certain pet adoptions NY S 2937 prohibit persons convicted of animal cruelty from working at animal shelters NY S 3089 surcharge on the sale of animals by pet dealers NY S 3090 owner informed consent to euthanasia NY S 3194 humane destruction of animals NY S 3209 tax deduction for certain veterinary expenses NY S 3221 shelter to make reasonable efforts to locate the owner of certain animals NY S 3687 pet dealer fire protection Page 11 of 16

12 NY S 3954 prohibit the confinement of companion animals in unattended motor vehicles NY S 4038 prohibit certain persons from keeping pets NY S 4043 additional penalties for animal abuse NY S 4938 require the microchipping of all dogs NY S 5080 therapy dogs and cats for persons with disabilities NY S 5248 liability for dog bites NY S 5449 tax credit for the cost of veterinary services NY S 5478 standards for the care of breeding dogs and their puppies NY S 5556 definition of pet dealer NY S 5716 emergency care to cats and dogs NY S 5834 animal shelters to prepare annual reports NY S 6146 crime of causing the death of an animal NY S 6183 aggravated cruelty to animals NY S 6209 pet dealer sourcing animals NY S 6226 awareness and enforcement of animal crimes laws NY S 6784 care of animals by pet dealers NY S 7025 regulate the sale of animals NY S 7112 animals on public transportation NY S 7317 Microchipping standards NY S 7375 aggravated cruelty to animals NY S 7388 pets in eviction proceedings NY S 7415 prohibit leasing companion animals NY S 7581 animal control as peace officers NY S 7711 animal sourcing - pet dealers NORTH CAROLINA NC H 9 large commercial dog breeders NC H 179 large commercial dog breeders NC H 546 rabies control measures NC H 810 regulation of boarding kennels NC S 612 regulation of boarding kennels OHIO BI 0001 Petition for Ballot Initiative - breeder regulation OH H 147 Qualifications - Humane Society Agents OH H 506 high volume breeder OH S 195 Dangerous Dogs Page 12 of 16

13 OKLAHOMA OK H 2614 Animal abuser registry OK H 2617 tax checkoff for pet overpopulation fund OK H 2954 prohibits pets as prize OK H 3122 definitions for animal cruelty OREGON OR H 4045 pet shop source restrictions Dead this session PENNSYLVANIA PA H 268 Veterinary reporting suspected animal abuse PA H 274 Companion animals in divorce proceeding PA H 854 Appointment of Humane Society police officers PA H 942 Expungement of Records -exclusion for animal cruelty PA H 1040 Sentencing - harm to animals PA H 1041 Immunity for Humane Society Officers PA H 1044 Dog Seizure PA H 1216 Dog or Cat in unattended vehicle PA H 1428 Misrepresentation as Service Animal PA H 1647 Animal Abuse Registration PA H 1652 Companion animals in divorce proceeding PA H 1714 Kennel Requirements PA H 1789 Animal Abuse Registration PA HR 665 World spay day Adopted PA HR 689 World spay day Adopted PA S 54 Animals unfit for purchase PA S 69 Cruelty to Animals and advisory board PA S 176 Social Services reporting suspected animal abuse PA S 469 Nonprofit tax shelter credit PA S 545 Sterilization of cats and dogs PA S 636 Dog or Cat in unattended vehicle PA S 1057 Lost and found dog registry PA SR 35 Animal Abuse Prevention Task Force Puerto Rico PR S 647 Animal Shelters during Emergencies RHODE ISLAND RI H 5061 animal advocate RI H 5104 Animal Abuse Registry RI H 5160 prohibit declawing RI H 5166 Tax exemption pet urns RI H 5214 Non-economic damages death of a pet RI H 5392 child abuse/animal abuse reporting Page 13 of 16

14 RI H 5556 Domestic animal in divorce RI H 5875 Exemption- abandonment of cats RI H 5882 Animal hoarding - cruelty to animals RI H 6216 Prohibit leasing cats and dogs RI H 6314 Impoundment and adoption RI H 7025 Animal Abuse Registry RI H 7160 Penalties for stealing a pet RI H 7171 Exemption- abandonment of cats RI H 7248 restrictions on wildcat hybrids RI H 7278 repeal tax on pet care services RI H 7477 restrict pet shop pet sales RI H 7585 pets in divorce proceedings RI H 7609 pet groomers and facilities RI H 7612 misrepresentation service animal RI H 7641 sale of dogs under 8 weeks RI S 75 animal confined in motor vehicle RI S 124 repeal tax on pet care services RI S 390 Animal hoarding - cruelty to animals RI S 563 Impoundment and adoption RI S 2089 holding animal confined in vehicle RI S 2135 penalties for animal cruelty RI S 2296 prohibit declawing RI S 2394 repeal tax on pet care services RI S 2432 misrepresentation service animal RI S 2445 animal/child/domestic abuse reporting RI S 2510 kennel to include "residence" RI S 2605 mandatory reporting animal abuse SOUTH CAROLINA SC H 3009 license and standards dog breeders SC H 3069 Commercial Kennel and Certified Animal Caretakers Examiners Board SC H 3619 Prohibit tattooing companion animal SC H 3668 expenses animal impoundment SC S 3 expenses animal impoundment SC S 841 standards for animal shelters TENNESSEE TN H 265 registration dog breeders TN H 1035 spay-neuter program TN H 1525 Animal abuse registry updates TN H 1581 Shelter animal as state pet TN H 1611 Exempt pet grooming from sales tax TN H 1692 Pet insurance confidentiality TN H 1713 pet seller licensing Failed in committee TN 1991 forfeited spay/neuter deposits TN S 122 spay-neuter program Page 14 of 16

15 TN S 282 registration dog breeders TN S 519 Pet Store Consumer Protection Act TN S 1689 tethering during a disaster TN S 1698 pet seller licensing TN S 1704 Shelter animal as state pet TN S 2468 forfeited spay/neuter deposits TEXAS TX REG require responsible pet owner course UTAH UT H 221 shelters to publish certain information Died in committee UT H 242 pet limit laws Died in committee UT H 407 misrepresentation of assistance animal Died in committee UT REG Rabies control UT S 50 Euthanasia by shelters UT S 91 regulates tethering Failed UT S 99 domestic violence offense Died on House Calendar VERMONT VT H 252 Pet license plates VT H 566 defining cruelty to animals VT S 123 shelter immunity from liability VIRGINIA VA H 14 waiting period before euthanasia Missed crossover VA H 212 presentation of deceased animal to owner VA H 270 Allow restrictions on sale of pets in pet shops Missed crossover VA H 271 dangerous dogs Missed crossover VA H 425 prohibits certain persons from owning pets Missed crossover VA H 646 defining "adequate shelter" Defer Indefinitely VA H 865 Cash bonds for out of state breeders used Enacted VA H 870 Cash bonds for out of state breeders used Missed crossover VA H 877 Pet shop posting notice VA H 1537 exempt boarding establishments VA H 1607 animal abandonment VA S 28 prohibit state funds for certain research VA S 32 Animal Cruelty Conviction List VA S 175 notice of intent to euthanize cat or dog VA S 217 Allow restrictions on sale of pets in pet shops VA S 390 pet care as taxable service VA S 729 defining aggravated cruelty and torture Passed by indefinitely Page 15 of 16

16 WASHINGTON WA H 1090 dog breeding regulation Died in committee WA S 5063 pet adoption fee tax exemption Died in committee WA S 5094 dog breeding regulation Died in committee WA S 6196 veterinary services to low income households WA S 6623 pet shop pet sales WEST VIRGINIA WV H 2418 declawing Died in committee WV H 4359 animals unattended in motor vehicles Died in committee WV H 4568 cruelty to animals Died in committee WV S 70 aggravated animal cruelty Died in committee WV S 320 removal of animal from motor vehicle Died in committee WV S 326 removal of animal from motor vehicle Died in committee WV S 496 feral and abandoned cats Died in committee WISCONSIN WI REG Dog Sellers & Dog Facility Operators WI S 254 non-economic damages death of a pet WI S 860 sentencing - crimes against an animal WYOMING WY H 48 aggravated animal cruelty Failed Page 16 of 16

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