2015 Senate Bill 220

Waive fee for pet adoption criminal background check

Introduced in the Senate

March 18, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To allow animal shelters to access a government “internet criminal history access tool” (ICHAT) at no charge for purposes of checking whether an individual who wants to adopt an animal has been convicted of an animal abuse offense.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 7, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 28, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 28, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary