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HB 1412STATE · IndianaIntroduced

Canine standard of care.

Sets forth regulations concerning the retail sale of dogs. Requires retail pet stores, animal care facilities, and animal rescue operations to register with the board of animal health. Establishes mandatory disclosures and warranties for a retail pet store selling dogs. Establishes a random inspection program for commercial dog breeders, commercial dog brokers, and retail pet stores beginning July 1, 2025. Voids local ordinances prohibiting the sale of dogs at retail pet stores.

Voted 3/4/2024

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

89 yea·52 nay·5 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/4/2024Public Law 4
  2. 3/4/2024Signed by the Governor
  3. 2/28/2024Signed by the President of the Senate
  4. 2/27/2024Signed by the President Pro Tempore
  5. 2/27/2024Signed by the Speaker
  6. 2/22/2024House concurred in Senate amendments; Roll Call 189: yeas 53, nays 34
  7. 2/22/2024Motion to concur filed
  8. 2/20/2024Returned to the House with amendments
  9. 2/19/2024Third reading: passed; Roll Call 157: yeas 31, nays 18
  10. 2/15/2024Senator Tomes added as cosponsor