Animals: veterinarian care.
AB 1842 allows veterinarians to keep and adopt out injured dogs and cats if the animal control agency declines to take them. It also makes it a misdemeanor to use pets for food or sell their parts.
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AB 1842 — Animals: veterinarian care.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 1989-1990 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
This bill regulates veterinarian care for injured animals and establishes new animal protection provisions.
AB 1842 allows veterinarians to keep and adopt out injured dogs and cats if the animal control agency declines to take them. It also makes it a misdemeanor to use pets for food or sell their parts.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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The updated version of Bill AB 1842 has added new language to clarify its objectives. This change helps to make the bill more understandable and ensures that its purpose is clear to everyone. By making these adjustments, lawmakers aim to improve the effectiveness of the bill and enhance its impact on the community.
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Sponsors
- Speier · Cosponsor
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Co-sponsors (1)
- Speier
Not signed on (121)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors AB 1842?
- AB 1842 is sponsored by Speier.
- What is the current status of AB 1842?
- This bill died with 1989-1990 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 1842?
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