If this bill were to become law, it would update the current statutes by increasing the bond amount that an owner must post for the care of a properly seized animal from $25 to $500 per animal. This change is reflected in the insertion of the new bond amount in the existing statute, specifically replacing the previous amount of "twenty-five dollars" with "$500."

Additionally, the bill clarifies that a city, town, or county that has adopted an ordinance regarding bonding and forfeiture of animals must ensure that the requirements are equal to or more stringent than those outlined in the updated statute. This maintains the existing language while reinforcing the need for local regulations to align with the new bond requirements. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the financial responsibility of animal owners in cases of lawful seizure by law enforcement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-4281
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-4281
Chaptered Version: 13-4281