HB 26-1229

House Bill 26-1229, also known as the "Supporting the Human-Animal Bond" act, recognizes the positive impact that pets have on human health and well-being. It allows for grants to be given to organizations that promote this bond between humans and animals, provided that additional funding is allocated by the state legislature. This bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official policy in Colorado and can start benefiting those who support or participate in programs involving human-animal interaction.

Official Summary

The act acknowledges the human-animal bond as a life-enhancing resource that impacts the length and quality of human life. The act authorizes the health disparities and community grant program (grant program) to award grants to entities that support the human-animal bond if the grant program is appropriated additional funds for that purpose by the general assembly.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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