BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 2403: Kennel fire safety standards

Protecting cats and dogs by requiring kennels to meet certain fire safety standards.

Summary

Requires a kennel operator to be equipped with at least one fire alarm system or fire sprinkler system in every building used for housing animals.
Requires a kennel operator applying for a business license to certify that the operator's facility has a fire alarm system or fire sprinkler system.
Requires a kennel operator to provide notice to customers if the operator's business license was suspended or not renewed due to failure to comply with fire system requirements.
Requires the Department of Revenue (Department) to deny or suspend a kennel operator's license for failing to have a fire alarm system or fire sprinkler system.

From the House Bill Analysis 2024 (HB 2403), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to protecting cats and dogs by requiring kennels to meet certain fire safety standards;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 2403 (2019–20) Transp. public employees · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2403 (2017–18) Transit-only lane cameras · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2403 (2015–16) Down syndrome resources · Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2016
HB 2403 (2013–14) Sewer, water mains, manholes · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2403 (2011–12) Industrial development sites · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2403 (2009–10) Military leave/pub employees · Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2010
HB 2403 (2007–08) Initiative 747 · Did not pass · died in committee