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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

House Bill 604

House Author:  Noble et al.

Effective:  9-1-21

Senate Sponsor:  Zaffirini et al.


            House Bill 604 amends the Health and Safety Code to require an applicable animal shelter, releasing agency, or animal rescue organization to scan an animal as soon as practicable after the animal is placed in the custody of the shelter, agency, or organization to determine whether a microchip is implanted in the animal.