SB 344 Died. Newborn Puppies and Kittens Are Still at Risk SB 344, the bill that would allow shelters to place neonates in foster homes during the stray hold period, did not pass in the 2026 legislative session. Without this bill, Kansas shelters cannot place fragile newborn puppies and kittens in foster homes during the state-mandated 3-day stray-hold period. SB 344 had strong legislative support as it progressed through the session. It passed the Senate unanimously and re

Legislature Failed to Pass SB 344! During the veto session, the legislature did not advance legislation to allow shelters to place neonates in foster homes during the stray-hold period. Unfortunately, leadership failed to prioritize the passage of this legislation, despite unanimous Senate support and overwhelming support from Representatives. SB 344 died on the last day, when the House abruptly adjourned, allowing 21 bills already scheduled for debate to die. Had it gone t

Bravo Pet Advocates! TNVR DECRIMINALIZED -HB 2413 Approved by the Governor This just in! Governor Laura Kelly has approved HB 2413 . The contents of HB 2535 , the bill decriminalizing trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) for feral cats, was bundled with several other bills and passed as a conference committee report (CCR) in HB 2413. Both the Senate and the House passed it UNANIMOUSLY , and it has just been APPROVED by Governor Laura Kelly . Thank you to everyone who wr

Neonate Bill Delayed, but Still Very Much Alive! One More Chance for Neonate Bill ! The Kansas Legislature adjourned on Friday without passing a conference committee report (CCR) that included SB 344 , the bill that would allow shelters to place neonates in foster homes during the stray hold period. We cannot let this fail! Before lawmakers return for the veto session on Thursday, April 9 , they must hear from their constituents that SB 344 must pass. TAKE ACTION NOW!

Neonate Bill Delayed, but Still Very Much Alive! Your Advocacy Made a Difference! S B 344 was set for debate on Thursday, March 19, with strong support lined up from several legislators. However, the House adjourned unexpectedly before finishing the calendar, and the bill did not receive a vote. While SB 344 is technically “dead,” its provisions are very much alive, and there is still a clear path forward. Our work is far from over. Kansas Pet Advocates is actively wo