Georgia Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
GEORGIA Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
(Adjourned on April 4, 2025)
9 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 legislative session, 7 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 75 | “Justice for Peanut and Fred Act” (Impounded Animal Care): Amends Title 4 (Animals), Chapter 11 (Animal Protection), Article 1 (General Provisions), Sections 4-11-2 (Definitions), 4-11-9.3 (Caring for an impounded Animal), 4-11-9.6 (Disposal of Impounded Animal) of the Code of Georgia to: (1) Revise certain provisions relating to the impounding and care of domesticated animals by a government agency; (2) Require a court order prior to the euthanasia of any impounded domesticated animal; and (3) Provide for state or local liability in cases of the death of, loss of, or injury to an impounded domesticated animal under certain circumstances. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 331 | Roadside Domestic Animal Sales Prohibition: Amends Title 4 (Animals), Chapter 11 (Animal Protection), Article 1 (General Provisions), Section 4-11-10 (Unlawful acts by licensed persons) of the Official Code of Georgia by adding a new Subsection 4-11-10.1 to prohibit the marketing and transferring of certain domestic animals at certain locations. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE ON 7/1/25) |
| HR 243/SR 96 | Purebred Dog Day: House and Senate Resolutions commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs and recognizing May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the State Capitol. | ADOPTED |
| SB 105 | Veterinary Telemedicine: Amends Title 43 (Professions & Businesses), Chapter 50 (Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians) of the Official Code of Georgia so as to authorize licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians to practice veterinary tele-advice, veterinary tele-triage and veterinary telemedicine. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE ON 7/1/25) |
| SR 255 | Breeding Practices – Study Committee: A Senate Resolution to create a Senate Study Committee to investigate and address unethical companion animal breeding practices. | ADOPTED |
| ORD # 2024-0190 | DeKalb County Pet Sale Restrictions/Litter Permits: Proposed Ordinance #2024-0190 would amend Chapter 5 (Animals) of the DeKalb County, GA Code of Ordinances by adding new sections to: (1) Provide for Companion Animal Litter Permits; and (2) Restrict the sale and transfer of dogs and cats. | PENDING |
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