Supporting the Human-Animal Bond
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning authorizing the health disparities and community grant program to consider the human-animal bond as a social determinant of health.
Bill Summary:
The bill amends the definition of 'social determinants of health' to acknowledge acknowledges the human-animal bond as a life-enhancing resource that impacts the length and quality of human life. The change authorizes, but does not require, The bill authorizes the health disparities and community grant program (grant program) to direct funds to programs award grants to entities that support the human-animal bond if the grant program is appropriated additional funds for that purpose by the general assembly .
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Rick Taggart
Representative
Lisa Feret
Senator
Judy Amabile
Senator
Janice Rich
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1229 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1229, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
55
AYE
8
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/18/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 03/13/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/12/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/10/2026 | House | House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/18/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
Prime Sponsor
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