Washington SB5065 bans the use of elephants, big cats, nonhuman primates, and bears in traveling animal acts.

Washington SB5065 prohibits the use of elephants, big cats, nonhuman primates, and bears in traveling animal acts. The bill defines "covered animal" and "traveling animal act," and makes it a gross misdemeanor to violate these provisions. Local governments may adopt more restrictive ordinances. The bill also includes severability clauses to ensure that invalid provisions do not affect the rest of the act.

Washington SB5065 bans the use of elephants, big cats, nonhuman primates, and bears in traveling animal acts.

Washington SB5065 prohibits the use of elephants, big cats, nonhuman primates, and bears in traveling animal acts. The bill defines "covered animal" and "traveling animal act," and makes it a gross misdemeanor to violate these provisions. Local governments may adopt more restrictive ordinances. The bill also includes severability clauses to ensure that invalid provisions do not affect the rest of the act.