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News: SB361 (Beau's Law) has officially been signed by Governor Ivey!

Senate Bill 361

Relating to domestic dogs; to clarify existing standards for the care of domestic dogs kept outdoors, including definitions relating to shelter, food, water, tethering, and confinement; to provide guidance for animal control officers and law enforcement in enforcing these standards; and to provide penalties for violations.

Current Status of SB361

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Dogs; tethering and confinement requirements provided; persons and activities exempted; criminal penalties for, animal control officer enforcement of, violations established

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State Governmental Affairs
Last Action
2026-04-13 — Enacted
Sponsor
Garlan Gudger
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Bill Timeline

  • 2026-04-13 — Enacted
  • 2026-04-13 — Enacted
  • 2026-04-09 — Signature Requested
  • 2026-04-09 — Delivered to Governor
  • 2026-04-09 — Enrolled
  • 2026-04-09 — Ready to Enroll
  • 2026-04-08 — Gudger motion to Concur In and Adopt House Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1267
  • 2026-04-08 — Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1280
  • 2026-04-08 — Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1279 QNUHL51-1
  • 2026-04-08 — Faulkner 1st Amendment Offered QNUHL51-1
  • 2026-04-08 — Ellis motion to Table - Adopted Roll Call 1278 W1U3J55-1
  • 2026-04-08 — Ensler motion to Table - Lost Roll Call 1277

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