Kentucky Legislative Overview – 2022 Session
(Adjourned on April 14, 2022)
12 pet industry-related issues were proposed during the 2022 legislative session, 5 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 20 | Animal Cruelty Penalties/Definition: Amends Title L (KY Penal Code), Chapter 525 (Riot, Disorderly Conduct, and Related Offenses), Section 135 (Torture of Dog or Cat) of Kentucky Revised Statutes to amend the definition of and penalty provisions for torture of a dog or a cat. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 180 | Dog/Cat Rescue Civil Immunity: Amends Chapter 411 (Rights of Action) of Kentucky Revised Statutes by adding a new section to provide civil immunity for damaging a vehicle if a person enters the vehicle with the reasonable, good-faith belief that a dog or cat is in immediate danger of death if not removed. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 319 | Domestic Violence Definition – Inclusion of Companion Animals: Amends Title XXXV (Domestic Relations) and Title XLI (Miscellaneous Practice Provisions) of KY Revised Statutes include violence against an animal when used as coercive conduct in the definition of “domestic violence and abuse”. | ENACTED |
| HB 709 | Animal Abuse Crimes/Penalties: Amends Title L (KY Penal Code), Chapter 525 (Riot, Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses) of KY Revised Statutes by adding a new section to establish the crimes of animal abuse in the 1st degree and animal abuse in the 2nd degree. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| SB 85 | Statewide Retail Pet Sale Ban: Amends Title XXI (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 258 (Animal Control & Protection) of Kentucky Revised Statutes by creating a new section to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail pet shops. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
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