S.261

Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."

Chamber Passed·12/18/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the "Compassion for Community Cats Fund" to provide grants for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats.

The bill, designated as the "Compassion for Community Cats Law," provides for the spaying and neutering of stray or feral cats. It establishes the "Compassion for Community Cats Fund" in the Department of Health to provide grants to municipalities and counties for programs to humanely trap, spay or neuter, ear-tip, vaccinate against rabies, and return community cats to their original locations. The fund is credited with fees collected for violations of the bill, surcharges on dog licenses, appropriations by the Legislature, and investment returns.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Dec 18, 2025
Current
Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Dec 11, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Economic Growth Hearing

History

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Passed by the Senate (38-0)

Dec 18, 2025

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee

Dec 11, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading