Utah SB0070 amends laws on animal cruelty and emergency operations plans during natural disasters.
Utah SB0070 makes changes to laws concerning animal cruelty and emergency operations plans. It requires county, city, or town emergency operations plans to designate at least one shelter to accommodate individuals and their household pets during emergencies. It also amends the offense of aggravated cruelty to an animal to include restraining a personal animal outside during a natural disaster. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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