Louisiana Legislative Overview – 2022 Session
(Adjourned on 6/6/22)
3 pet industry-related issues were proposed during the 2022 legislative session, ALL of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 607 | Animal Cruelty Penalties: Amends Title 14 (Criminal Law), Section 101.2 (Cruelty to Animals; Simple and Aggravated) of Louisiana Revised Statutes to provide minimum penalties for the crime of simple cruelty to animals. | ENACTED |
| HB 842 | Veterinary Professionals – Liability: Amends Title 9 (Civil Code: Ancillaries) of Louisiana Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 2800.28 (Limitation of liability for veterinary professionals who report animal cruelty) to provide for liability immunity for veterinary professionals who report animal cruelty, neglect, or other prohibited acts towards animals. | ENACTED |
| SB 155 | Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bag Prohibition: Amends Title 30 (Minerals, Oil and Gas and Environmental Quality) of Louisiana Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 2549 (Single-use plastic bag prohibition) to prohibit a retail sales establishment from selling, offering for sale, or providing single-use plastic bags. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
View ALL Louisiana legislation tracked by the Pet Advocacy Network during the 2022 session.
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