Bill Title: Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Companion Animal Custody Equity Act. Amends the Replevin Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes "companion animals" subject to the Replevin Article. Defines a "companion animal" to mean an animal that is commonly considered to be, or is considered by the owner to be, a pet. Provides that "companion animal" includes, but is not limited to, canines, felines, and equines. Provides that if a companion animal is the subject of an action of replevin, at the initiation and pendency of a dispute, a court, exercising discretion set forth in the new provisions, may issue temporary possession or caregiving orders, including limited visitation, if necessary to reduce stress or disruption to the companion animal. References current replevin law regarding exceptions to the requirement of notice. Provides criteria for judicial determinations in a possession dispute involving a companion animal.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9)
Status: (Enrolled) 2026-06-18 - Sent to the Governor
[HB4540 Detail]
Bill Drafts
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| Enrolled | 2026-05-20 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Engrossed | 2026-04-14 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Introduced | 2026-01-22 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
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Supplemental Documents
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