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Goldie's Act: Stronger Animal Protection and Stricter Penalties for Neglect

Goldie's Act strengthens animal welfare regulations by increasing inspection frequency and imposing higher penalties for violations. This aims to better protect animals held by dealers, exhibitors, transporters, and research facilities, potentially improving the quality of life for animals in these settings.
Key points
More frequent and thorough inspections of animal facilities, including research facilities and dealers, at least once a year.
Immediate confiscation of animals suffering from neglect or abuse during inspections.
Significant increase in financial penalties for animal welfare violations, up to $10,000 per violation and per day it continues.
Requirement for prompt sharing of violation information with local authorities to improve response to animal mistreatment cases.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_349
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Process start date: 2025-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Goldie’s Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_349.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More frequent and thorough inspections of animal facilities, including research facilities and dealers, at least once a year.
  • Immediate confiscation of animals suffering from neglect or abuse during inspections.
  • Significant increase in financial penalties for animal welfare violations, up to $10,000 per violation and per day it continues.
  • Requirement for prompt sharing of violation information with local authorities to improve response to animal mistreatment cases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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