S.1939

BARK Act of 2025 Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2025

Introduced·6/4/25

Provides protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies.

The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2025, also known as the BARK Act of 2025, provides protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. It shields individuals, nonprofit organizations, and state or local governments from civil or criminal liability for donating pet food or supplies that do not fully meet quality and labeling standards, provided the recipient agrees to recondition the items to comply with applicable standards before distribution. The act defines key terms such as "pet food," "pet supply," "qualified animal," and "apparently fit pet-related product.

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History

Jun 4, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.