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SB 22-167

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Affirm Greyhounds As Companion Pets

Plain-English Summary

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Senate Bill 22-167, known as the "Affirm Greyhounds As Companion Pets" bill, removes greyhound breeders from a special exemption under Colorado’s pet care laws. This change means that greyhounds will now be treated like other companion pets rather than animals raised for racing or breeding purposes. The bill has been signed into law, which means it is now official and greyhound owners and breeders must comply with the same standards as those who keep other types of pets.

Official Summary

The act removes the exemption for greyhound breeders from the "Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act". By removing this language, greyhounds are elevated to a class of pet that is intended to be a companion pet. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber
Senate
First action
2022-05-02
Latest action
2022-03-21
Last action desc.
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
OpenStates
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Sponsors

Related Legislation

This bill affects (3)

amends
HB 17-1228(2017A)· signed
Pet Animal Care Technology Platform Regulation
repeals
HB 17-1228(2017A)· signed
Pet Animal Care Technology Platform Regulation
repeals
HB 18-1375(2018A)· signed
Revisor's Bill

Affected by (15)

amends
HB 26-1183(2026A)· signed
Sunset Pet Animal Care & Facilities Act
amends
HB 25-1084(2025A)· signed
Remove Gendered Language from Title 35
relates
HB 23-1068(2023A)· signed
Pet Animal Ownership In Housing
relates
HB 24-1163(2024A)· signed
Pet Animal Registration System
relates
HB 25-1137(2025A)· signed
Adopt a Shelter Pet Account Community Cats
relates
SB 25-085(2025A)· signed
Health-Related Research Test Subjects
relates
SB 25-131(2025A)· signed
Reducing the Cost of Housing
relates
HB 26-1011(2026A)· signed
Transfers of Certain Pet Animals
relates
HB 26-1229(2026A)· signed
Supporting the Human-Animal Bond
relates
HB 26-1131(2026A)· signed
Custody of Pet Animals
relates
HB 24-1354(2024A)· signed
Require Notification of Disease Pet Care Facility
relates
HB 25-1180(2025A)· signed
Prohibiting Pet Animal Sales in Public Spaces
relates
SB 24-067(2024A)· signed
Health-Related Research Test Subjects
relates
HB 26-1426(2026A)· signed
Department of Law Legislative Report
relates
HB 22-1235(2022A)· signed
Sunset Continue Regulation Of Veterinary Practice

Votes

BILL
2022-04-26 · House · pass — Yes: 55 · No: 9 · Other: —
BILL
2022-04-05 · Senate · pass — Yes: 31 · No: 3 · Other: —