HB147 Alabama 2011 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Euthanasia of cats and dogs in animal shelters, gas chambers prohibited, delayed effective date, Beckham's Act, Sec. 34-29-131 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, the use of gas chambers is an authorized method of euthanasia for dogs and cats in animal shelters
This bill would prohibit the use of gas chambers for the euthanasia of dogs and cats after December 31, 2011
To amend Section 34-29-131 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the euthanasia of dogs and cats in animal shelters; to prohibit the use of gas chambers for the euthanasia of dogs and cats; and to provide a delayed effective date.
Subjects
Animal Shelters
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2011 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| March 24, 2011 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| March 3, 2011 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB147 Alabama 2011 Session - Introduced |