- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 17
- Latest action
- Jun 4, 2025
What it does
The BARK Act of 2025 would protect individuals, nonprofit organizations, and state or local governments from civil or criminal liability when donating or distributing pet food and supplies in good faith, provided the items are apparently fit for use by qualified animals (pets, emotional support animals, or service animals). This protection applies even if the donated items are not readily marketable due to appearance, age, or surplus, as long as they meet federal, state, and local quality and labeling standards. The bill does not shield against liability for gross negligence or intentional misconduct, and it explicitly states that it does not create new liability or override existing state…
AI summary · The lawmakers haven’t published an official summary of this bill yet, so 52 wrote this one from the bill’s text.
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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