Alabama HB177 prohibits abandoning dogs or cats and establishes criminal penalties for violations.

Alabama HB177 amends the Code of Alabama to specifically prohibit the abandonment of dogs or cats and sets a criminal penalty for such actions. Abandonment is defined as leaving a dog or cat without providing reasonable care. The bill also updates existing code language to current style and adds a new section to the Code of Alabama. Violators face a Class C misdemeanor charge. The law becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB177 prohibits abandoning dogs or cats and establishes criminal penalties for violations.

Alabama HB177 amends the Code of Alabama to specifically prohibit the abandonment of dogs or cats and sets a criminal penalty for such actions. Abandonment is defined as leaving a dog or cat without providing reasonable care. The bill also updates existing code language to current style and adds a new section to the Code of Alabama. Violators face a Class C misdemeanor charge. The law becomes effective on October 1, 2026.