SB2370: BARK Act of 2023 Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes.
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The BARK Act amends a law called the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to include pet products alongside human food. The law protects people and businesses from lawsuits when they donate food or pet items in good faith, meaning they believe the items are safe and not expired. This bill expands those legal protections to cover pet food, treats, and related products. The bill is currently introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a .
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SB2370: BARK Act of 2023 Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023