HB193

AN ACT relating to state symbols.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB193 designates domestic cats and dogs as the official pets of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Kentucky HB193 creates a new section in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to designate domestic cats and dogs as the official pets of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This bill applies to cats and dogs residing in or adopted from Kentucky animal shelters or rescue organizations.

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Current
State Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

to State Government (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)