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HB 4034STATE · OregonIntroduced

Relating to animal rescue entities.

Voted 3/17/2026View source

Summary

</b> </i>] <b>Revises the definition of "animal rescue entity."</b> Provides that veterinary facilities do not qualify as animal rescue entities for purposes of regulating animal rescue entities. Directs the State Department of Agriculture to enforce provisions related to regulating animal rescue entities. Makes changes related to recordkeeping and licensing requirements for animal rescue entities. Removes the impoundment of animals as a civil penalty for a violation of provisions related to animal rescue entities.

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How representatives voted

86 yea·0 nay·3 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/17/2026Chapter 13, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
  2. 3/5/2026Governor signed.
  3. 2/27/2026President signed.
  4. 2/26/2026Speaker signed.
  5. 2/25/2026Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.
  6. 2/25/2026Carried over to 02-25 by unanimous consent.
  7. 2/23/2026Second reading.
  8. 2/23/2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
  9. 2/20/2026Work Session held.
  10. 2/17/2026Public Hearing held.