Utah Overview – 2024 Session
UTAH
Legislative Overview – 2024 Session
(Adjourned on March 1, 2024)
5 pet related items were proposed during the 2024 legislative session, 2 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 145 | Veterinary Telehealth Services: Amends Title 58 (Professions & Occupations), Chapter 28 (Veterinary Practice Act) of Utah Code to authorize veterinary telehealth services. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE 5/1/24) |
| HB 478 | Animal Care Facility/Dog Breeder Standards of Care: Amends Title 4 (UT Agricultural Code), Chapter 2 (Administration) by adding a new Section 4-2-903 (Animal care violations) and Title 76 (Utah Criminal Code), Chapter 9 (Offenses Against Public Order and Decency), Part 3 (Cruelty to Animals) by adding a new Section 76-9-301.9 (Animal care facilities and breeders-Definitions-Penalty) to: (1) Establish requirements for animal care by an animal care facility or a dog breeder; and (2) Criminalize a violation of the animal care requirements as an infraction. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE 5/1/24) |
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