HB 10938

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 25, 2026

An Act Strengthening the Anti-Rabies Program Through Mandatory Microchipping of Pet Dogs and Cats, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9482, Otherwise Known as the “anti-Rabies Act of 2007”

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The proposal would add a requirement that all pet dogs and cats be microchipped and registered with local veterinary offices, with a fine for owners who do not comply.

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Author · Representative

Christopherson "Coco" M. YapReceipts →

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An Act Strengthening the Anti-Rabies Program Through Mandatory Microchipping of Pet Dogs and Cats, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9482, Otherwise Known as the “anti-Rabies Act of 2007”

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