2026 House Bill 6398

State: symbol; shelter pets; designate as the official state pet.

A bill to designate the official pet of this state.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 24, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Matt Bierlein (R-97) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Kelly Breen (D-21), Tom Kunse (R-100) and Tim Kelly (R-93)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations