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SR 255

Senate Study Committee on Combating Unscrupulous Companion Animal Breeding Practices; create

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Albers and 34 co-sponsors

Senate Resolution 255 establishes a committee to investigate and recommend actions against harmful companion animal breeding practices, improving animal welfare and public safety.

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Bill Summary · SR 255

Summary of Senate Resolution 255

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SR 255
  • Title: Senate Study Committee on Combating Unscrupulous Companion Animal Breeding Practices
  • Status: Senate Passed/Adopted
  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 255 aims to address the issue of unscrupulous companion animal breeding practices, which include operations such as puppy mills and backyard breeding. The resolution seeks to establish a Senate Study Committee that will investigate these practices and recommend legislative actions to ensure the humane treatment of companion animals.

Key Provisions

  1. Creation of the Committee:

    • A Senate Study Committee on Combating Unscrupulous Companion Animal Breeding Practices is established.
    • The committee will consist of five members appointed by the President of the Senate, who will also designate a chairperson.

  2. Powers and Duties:

    • The committee is tasked with studying the conditions, needs, and issues related to companion animal breeding.
    • It will recommend necessary actions or legislation based on its findings.

  3. Meetings:

    • The chairperson will call all meetings, which can be held at various times and locations as deemed necessary.

  4. Allowances and Funding:

    • Committee members will receive allowances as specified in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
    • Funding for the committee's activities will come from appropriated Senate funds.

  5. Reporting:

    • The committee must file a report of its findings and recommendations before its abolishment date, which is set for December 1, 2025.
    • Reports must be approved by a majority vote of the committee members.

  6. Abolishment:

    • The committee will be dissolved on December 1, 2025, unless extended by further legislative action.

Impact

  • Affected Parties:

    • Companion animals and their welfare will be directly impacted by the committee's recommendations.
    • Local animal shelters and rescue organizations may benefit from improved regulations and practices.
    • Taxpayers may see a reduction in cleanup costs associated with illegal breeding operations.

  • Public Safety:

    • Addressing the issues of stray and feral animal populations may enhance public safety by reducing incidents of dog bites and property damage.

  • Legislative Action:

    • The findings of the committee could lead to new laws aimed at regulating breeding practices more effectively and ensuring humane treatment of animals.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 24, 2025: Bill introduced and placed in the Senate hopper.
  • February 26, 2025: Bill read and referred to committee.
  • March 28, 2025: Bill favorably reported by the Senate Committee and read a second time.
  • April 2, 2025: Bill passed/adopted by the Senate.

This resolution represents a proactive step towards addressing the challenges posed by unscrupulous breeding practices and aims to foster a more humane environment for companion animals in the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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