US SB2561 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 36-3-3)
Status: Introduced on September 26 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 26 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats.
Title
Big Cat Public Safety Act
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-09-26 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1380 (Related) 2020-12-07 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Animals
Civil actions and liability
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Mammals
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Animals
Civil actions and liability
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Mammals
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2561/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2561/BILLS-116s2561is.pdf |