AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUARANTINE TIME FOR DOGS AND CATS THAT ARE NOT VACCINATED FOR RABIES BUT THAT MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO RABIES AS INDICATED BY WOUNDS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN.

HB 5109 would change Connecticut's rabies quarantine rules for unvaccinated dogs and cats. It sets a maximum 4-month quarantine period for these animals if they have an open wound of unknown origin and are suspected of rabies exposure. The bill directly affects pet owners and animal control agencies managing such cases. This policy change aligns with guidelines from the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, reducing the previous quarantine duration.