Bill Title: Reinstates the provisions of the introduced bill, except changes the definition of "covered animal" to include: (1) cougar (puma concolor); (2) jaguar (panthera onca); (3) leopard (panthera pardus), excluding Amur leopard (panthera pardus orientalis); (4) lion (panthera leo); and (5) tiger (panthera tigris). Eliminates from the definition of "covered animal" felidae. Changes the exemptions from a violation of the provisions to a performance of a covered animal that: (1) takes place at a non-mobile, permanent institution, or other fixed facility licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture; and (2) is conducted by the non-mobile, permanent institution, or fixed facility. Effective July 1, 2026.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 26)

Status: (Enrolled) 2026-06-18 - Sent to the Governor [HB4255 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Enrolled	2026-05-21	HTML/Text	Link	View
Engrossed	2026-04-14	HTML/Text	Link	View
Introduced	2025-12-19	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

Amendment	Date	Disposition	Format	Source	View
House Amendment 001	2026-03-19	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View

Supplemental Documents

Title	Description	Date	Format	Source	View
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