Arizona governor signs off on stronger animal cruelty law

New animal cruelty law requires medical attention for pets in Arizona

Key Points: New law adds medical attention requirement for pet owners  Legislation inspired by animal hoarding case in Chandler, Arizona Opponents argue it requires better care for animals than people Come Sept. 26, it’s finally going to be a crime in Arizona to fail to get proper medical attention for a pet. Turns out, it’s not currently illegal. That gap in the law became apparent in 2023 when law enforcement officials in Maricopa County sa…

Chandler animal neglect case inspired a new AZ law. Here's what it will do

Gov. Katie Hobbs called the Chandler case "horrific" and said the strengthened law would close loopholes that allow animals to suffer.

Ceremony highlights Arizona's expanded animal cruelty laws

Gov. Katie Hobbs held a ceremonial signing ceremony Monday to bring attention to an new Arizona law that makes it a crime to fail to get proper medical attention for a pet.

Hobbs visits animal shelter to tout new animal cruelty provision

PHOENIX — Come Sept. 26, it's finally going to be a crime in Arizona to fail to get proper medical attention for a pet.

Arizona governor signs off on stronger animal cruelty law

Arizona will introduce a new animal cruelty law signed by Gov. Hobbs, effective Sept. 26, 2025. The law strengthens protections following a notable abuse case.

Rose Law Group lobbying team joins Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona Humane Society to sign "Jerry's Law" - Rose Law Group Reporter

Pictured above (holding puppy to the left) is Rose Law Group lobbyist and Chair of Government Affairs, Elizabeth Goodman, who helped get SB 1658 passed at the legislature. (Photo via live stream screengrab) (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Arizona Humane Society.) By FOX 10 Phoenix Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is signing SB 1658, also known as “Jerry’s Law,” at [the Arizona Humane Society’s Papago Park Campus]. Jerry’s Law is designed to …