SB 865 – Modifies provisions relating to dogs

• Sponsor: Nieves
• LR Number: 6006S.01I
• Committee: General Laws
• Last Action: 5/16/2014 - S Formal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 865-Nieves
• Calendar Position: 8
• Effective Date: August 28, 2014

Current Bill Summary

SB 865 - This act allows cities and towns to prohibit dogs from running at large provided that the regulation is not specific to breeds of dogs. The General Assembly preempts the regulation of cities and towns relating to breeds of dogs.

This act is similar to HCS/HB 1116 (2014).

KAYLA CRIDER