Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut SB318: AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL WELFARE.
Status: Signed into law, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning animal welfare. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL WELFARE. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2026) The Commissioner of Agriculture, in consultation with the Office of Victim Services, shall study the impact of the need for placement of companion animals on victims of domestic violence. Such study shall include, but not be limited to, the: (1) Existing resources available for victims of domestic violence to find temporary or permanent placements for a companion animal, (2) identification of one or more persons who may serve as a contact person for victims of domestic violence in the state who need to place their companion animal in the care of another person due to such circumstance, and (3) feasibility of establishing a phone number or other electronic communication line that is accessible twenty-four hours a day for victims of domestic violence in the state who need to place their companion animal in the care of another person due to such circumstance. Not later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall submit the findings and any associated recommendations concerning such study to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters related to the environment, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes. Sec. 2. Subsection (d) of section 22-26f of the 2026 supplement to the Substitute Senate Bill …
Sponsors
- Nicholas Menapace (D, 37) · primary sponsor
- Martin Looney (D, 11)
- Craig Fishbein (R, 90)
- Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
- Dave Yaccarino (R, 87)
- Kara Rochelle (D, 104)
- Kathleen Kennedy (R, 119)
- Devin Carney (R, 23)
- Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R, 105)
- Laurie Sweet (D, 91)
- Donna Veach (R, 30)
- Mark Anderson (R, 62)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-112
- : In Concurrence
- : House Passed
- : House Calendar Number 380
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- : Senate Passed
- : File Number 221
Votes
- House Roll Call 300 (May 6, 2026): 150 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call 47 (April 8, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- ENV Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 13, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Animal population control program, Domestic violence, Service animals, Agriculture, Department of, Animal diseases, Crime victims, Studies, Animal shelters
Common questions
- What is SB318?
- SB318 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL WELFARE.
- What does SB318 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning animal welfare. assembly convened.
- What is the status of SB318?
- Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB318?
- Nicholas Menapace (D, 37), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB318?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00318&which_year=2026
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