The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6226, aims to amend current statutes regarding the treatment of seized animals in shelters and municipal pounds. Key provisions include limiting the duration that seized animals can be held in these facilities to a maximum of ninety days. After this period, the shelters are mandated to engage with an accredited animal rescue organization that can provide temporary in-home fostering for the animals. Additionally, the bill allows animal shelters to accept volunteer assistance even when seized animals are present and prohibits any outright bans on volunteers in municipal or regional shelters.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision for reasonable visual inspections of the facilities and the animals in custody by members of the public. This legislative change is intended to ensure that seized animals receive adequate care and support while awaiting legal resolution, thereby promoting their welfare and facilitating their transition to safe foster homes.