Big Cat Public Safety Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:49:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1210 Big Cat Public Safety Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Animals. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1210

Big Cat Public Safety Act

This bill revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats.

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Current Status of Bill S 1210

Bill S 1210 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2021. Bill S 1210 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 19, 2021. Bill S 1210's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of April 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1210

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1210

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Potential Impact Areas

- Animal protection and human-animal relationships

- Civil actions and liability

- Crimes against animals and natural resources

- Mammals

- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

- Trade restrictions

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1210

Big Cat Public Safety Act

A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.

Big Cat Public Safety Act