This bill amends existing laws regarding the euthanasia of pets in Wyoming, establishing specific authorized practices and creating penalties for violations. It introduces a new section, W.S. 6-3-1011, which mandates that animal control facilities can only euthanize pets using euthanasia by injection with a commercially available solution. The bill outlines the methods of injection allowed (intravenous, intraperitoneal, and intracardiac under certain conditions) and requires facilities to adopt euthanasia policies, ensure staff training, and maintain records of training. Additionally, it prohibits the use of high-altitude decompression chambers and certain gases for euthanasia.

The bill also revises definitions related to household pets and animal control facilities, clarifying that a "household pet" is defined as an animal kept for companionship or nonutility purposes in a human dwelling. It establishes penalties for cruelty to animals and violations of the new euthanasia provisions, classifying them as misdemeanors with varying fines and imprisonment terms. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-3-1001, 6-3-1003, 6-3-1004, 6-3-1008