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Animal Protection Act and Veterinary Act Amendment Act

i lugemine lopetatudEstonia· Riigikogu· ET

Introduced

4 May 2026

Last action

4 May 2026 · I_LUGEMINE_LOPETATUD

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I_LUGEMINE_LOPETATUD

Sponsors

Urmas Kruuse, Vabariigi Valitsus

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4 May 2026

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Summary

The purpose of the changes in the bill is to strengthen animal protection and clarify the regulation. The production and distribution of zoophilia and material depicting it is expressly prohibited. Keeping dogs on a permanent chain will be prohibited from January 1, 2027. Stricter requirements will be imposed on shelters, they will need a license to operate when the law comes into force, and they must also comply with certain animal husbandry and welfare requirements. The veterinarian is also specified role in performing animal euthanasia. According to the draft, the law is scheduled to enter into force on January 1, 2027. As an exception, those who have kept their dog on a chain until now and cannot safely release it, can continue to keep it in the same way until 2032. Also, for a smooth transition, it is stipulated that shelters and those who place stray animals in foster homes must have an activity license by January 1, 2028 at the latest.

Machine translation from Estonian. The official text remains authoritative.

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  1. 4 May 2026

    I_LUGEMINE_LOPETATUD

    Source: SE

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15 official files

Seletuskirja lisa 2 (kooskõlastustabel) pdf

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