- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Jun 4, 2025
What it does
The BARK Act of 2025 would provide liability protections for individuals, nonprofit organizations, and state or local governments that donate or distribute pet food and supplies in good faith, as long as the items meet applicable quality and labeling standards or are reconditioned to do so with proper notification and expertise. It defines key terms such as "apparently fit pet-related product," "qualified animal" (including pets, emotional support animals, and service animals), and incorporates definitions from the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. The bill explicitly states that these protections do not apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct and do not…
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