What does Preamble of S 1939 do?

This bill aims to provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 4, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1939 do?

This bill is formally titled the Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2025.

What does PROTECTIONS FOR GOOD FAITH DONATIONS OF PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES. of S 1939 do?

This section defines terms related to the donation of pet food and supplies, including 'apparently fit pet-related product,' 'qualified animal,' and 'service animal.' It provides liability protections for individuals, nonprofit organizations, and state/local governments who donate apparently fit pet-related products in good faith for distribution to qualified animals. These protections do not apply if the donation results in injury or death due to gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The section also addresses donations of pet food or supplies that do not fully meet quality and labeling standards, provided the recipient is informed of the condition, agrees to recondition the items, and is knowledgeable of the applicable standards. This section clarifies that it does not create any liability and does not supersede state or local health regulations.

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BARK Act of 2025 — S. 1939

Last updated: 6/4/2025 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: Raphael Warnock (D-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

The BARK Act of 2025 provides liability protections for individuals, nonprofits, and government entities donating pet food and supplies in good faith, provided the donations are not the result of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
The bill defines key terms related to pet food and supply donations, including 'apparently fit pet-related product' and 'qualified animal'.
It allows for donations of pet food or supplies that don't fully meet quality standards, as long as the recipient is informed and agrees to recondition the items.

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