SHB 1234: Concerning the civil forfeiture of animals seized for abuse or neglect.
Signed into law: Chapter 246, Laws of 2023
- Sponsor
- Goodman
- Introduced
- January 11, 2023
- Status
- C 246 L 23
- Last action
- Effective date 7/23/2023. (May 4, 2023)
- As of
- August 18, 2026, 2:01 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Clarifies the authority for law enforcement agencies and local animal care and control agencies to take possession of an abused or neglected animal. Authorizes the civil forfeiture of a seized animal as a matter of law under certain circumstances. Establishes a uniform petition process for a civil hearing for the return of a seized animal.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 8, 202396 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 12, 202348 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
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