Good Laws for Animals in Kansas!
An Animal Rights Article from All-Creatures.org

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Submitted by Judy Carman, Peace to All Beings
April 2018

In addition to protecting Good Samaritans who take action to save vulnerable citizens, such as children, and pets from perishing in hot cars, the new law promises to educate the public and bring attention to the issue of leaving children and pets in hot cars.

The victories for Kansas animals are coming fast and furious at the Statehouse, and they are due to the positive impact of committed animal advocates such as yourself.

Whether it was contacting your district’s legislator, writing a Letter to the Editor, providing testimony, or a myriad of other activities, please take a minute to celebrate these two important victories.

Unannounced Inspections Promise to Reduce Number of Kansas Puppy Mills

HB 2477, which includes an amendment for unannounced inspections, received a resounding “concur” vote (116-4) in the Kansas House and now heads to the Governor’s office for signing.

HB 2477 also requires fees be charged to licensees who don’t show up for inspections or fail inspections and require re-inspections. In addition, the bill removes licensing fees for foster homes.

Governor Signs Hot Car Bill 2516 Into Law

Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer signed HB 2516, the Good Samaritan/Hot Cars bill, into law on April 5.

In addition to protecting Good Samaritans who take action to save vulnerable citizens, such as children, and pets from perishing in hot cars, the new law promises to educate the public and bring attention to the issue of leaving children and pets in hot cars.

This legislation was supported by the following organizations: Beauties and Beasts, Inc., Helping Hands Humane Society, Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, Humane Society of the United States, Kansas Animal Control Association, Kansas Emergency Nurses Association, KidsAndCars.org, Lawrence Humane Society, Midwest Alliance for Animals, Safe Kids Kansas, Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association and Wichita Animal Action League.


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