‘Biscuit’s Bill’ fails in Utah Senate. Shelter animal advocates say they’ll keep fighting

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 1,289

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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For two years now, animal advocates have urged Utah lawmakers to do something to help cats and dogs saved from abusive situations only to spend months or years stuck in animal shelters as their owners’ criminal cases wind slowly through the courts, with taxpayers footing the bill.

They may go another year without a solution.

On a 12-16 vote, HB87 — also known as “Biscuit’s Bill” — failed to advance through …

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