An Act relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J27 | Favorable | 1 entries |
| H52 | Place in OD | — |
Chapter 140 is hereby further amended by striking out section 138a, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section138a a) If a Department of Transportation highway employee encounters a deceased dog or cat on a state highway while on official duty, and the animal has a tag, microchip, or any other form of identification, the employee shall: (1) Attempt to contact the owner using the information provided on the identification. (2) Notify the local animal control officer or police department, who shall attempt to notify the animal’s owner.
Chapter 140 is hereby further amended by striking out section 138a, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section138a a) If a Department of Transportation highway employee encounters a deceased dog or cat on a state highway while on official duty, and the animal has a tag, microchip, or any other form of identification, the employee shall: (1) Attempt to contact the owner using the information provided on the identification. (2) Notify the local animal control officer or police department, who shall attempt to notify the animal’s owner.