New South Wales 58 Parliament Status: Introduced

18543 — Companion Animals Amendment (Duty to Keep Cats on Premises) Bill 2023

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Legislative Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Legislative Council
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Legislative Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires cat owners to keep their cats on their property.

This legislation aims to ensure that cats are kept on their owners' premises. It is designed to protect local wildlife and promote responsible pet ownership.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with cats will need to ensure their pets stay on their property to comply with the law.
  • Environment: This helps protect local wildlife by reducing the number of free-roaming cats.

Bill Text

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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

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