Arizona Overview – 2024 Session
ARIZONA
Legislative Overview – 2024 Session
(Adjourned on June 15, 2024)
12 pet related items were proposed during the 2024 legislative session, 8 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 2515/SB 1046 | Repeal of State Preemption over Pet Store Regulation: An Act to repeal Title 44 (Trade & Commerce), Article 17 (Pet Dealers), Section 44-1799.11 (Pet Dealer Regulation; State Preemption). | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 1072 | Statewide Animal Abuser Registry: Amends Title 13 (Criminal Code), Chapter 29 (Offenses Against Public Order), Section 2910 (Animal Cruelty) of Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section establishing a central animal abuser registry. | FAILED TO PASS SENATE |
| SB 1199 | Non-Economic Damages Awards: Amends Title 32 (Professions & Occupations), Chapter 21 (Veterinarians), Article 3 (Regulation) of Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 32-2240.04 (Malpractice Action; Damages) to provide for non-economic damages awards for the death of a person’s domestic animal. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| SB 1200 | Professional Conduct – Veterinarians: Amends Title 32 (Professions & Occupations), Chapter 21 (Veterinarians), Article 3 (Regulation), Sections 32-2232 (Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct) and 32-2233 (Revocation or suspension of license or permit; civil penalty; report of perjury) of Arizona Revised Statutes to further provide penalties for certain conduct by veterinarians. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| SB 1202 | Rights of Action/Damages Awards – Veterinarians: Amends Title 32 (Professions & Occupations), Chapter 21 (Veterinarians), Article 3 (Regulation) of Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 32-2232.01 (Private right of action; damages) to provide for: (1) A private right of action in court against a veterinarian; and (2) Damages awards for serious injury or death of an animal. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 1237 | State Preemption over Local Working Animal Ordinances: Amends Title 9 (Cities & Towns), Chapter 4 (General Powers), Article 8 (Miscellaneous) and Title 11 (Counties), Chapter 2 (Board of Supervisors), Article 4 (Powers & Duties) of Arizona Revised Statutes by adding new sections to provide state preemption over local ordinances regulating working animals. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| SB 1439 | Breed-Specific Dog Prohibition: Amends Title 33 (Property), Chapter 10 (AZ Residential Landlord and Tenant Act), Section 33-1315 (Prohibited provisions in rental agreements) of Arizona Revised Statutes to prohibit landlords from discriminating against certain dog breeds. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
View ALL Arizona legislation tracked by the Pet Advocacy Network during the 2024 session.
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