SB 266: Companion Animal Surgical Sterilization Program and Fund; established and created, report.
SB 266 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialCompanion Animal Surgical Sterilization Program and Fund. Directs the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to establish the Companion Animal Surgical Sterilization Program and Fund to reimburse participating veterinarians for the surgical sterilizations they perform on eligible cats or dogs beginning July 1,...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Potential reduction in feral cat population impact on local wildlife
Risks
- No direct environmental effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Financial support for veterinary businesses performing sterilizations
Risks
- New $50 per ton surcharge on pet food may increase costs for consumers
- Administrative costs to manage the reimbursement fund
Society
Benefits
- Increased access to sterilization for low-income pet owners
- Reduction in animal shelter overcrowding
Risks
- Requirement for low-income verification may create barriers to entry
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
The $50 per ton surcharge on pet food may lead to price increases for retail pet owners
Source provided is a summary abstract; full bill text and specific program rules were not reviewed
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Introduced
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