HB4034

Relating to animal rescue entities.

Complete·3/17/26

Oregon HB4034 modifies regulations for animal rescue entities, including record-keeping, licensing, and inspection requirements.

Oregon HB4034 amends the record-keeping and licensing requirements for animal rescue entities. It specifies that veterinary facilities do not qualify as animal rescue entities. The State Department of Agriculture is tasked with enforcing provisions related to regulating animal rescue entities. The bill also removes the impoundment of animals as a civil penalty for violations. It mandates that animal rescue entities maintain records for each animal in their custody, including details such as the animal's source, date of acquisition, and disposition.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

1:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire Possible Work Session

Feb 19

5:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire Possible Work Session

History

Mar 17

House

Chapter 13, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

Mar 5

House

Governor signed.

Feb 27

Senate

President signed.