BARK Act of 2025

Liability Protection for Donors: Individuals donating pet food or supplies in good faith are not subject to civil or criminal liability regarding the product's age, packaging, or condition (Section 2(a)(1)).

Liability Protection for Nonprofits: Nonprofit organizations are protected from liability when receiving good faith donations for distribution to qualified animals (Section 2(a)(2)).

Liability Protection for Governments: State and local governments are protected from liability for receiving good faith donations intended for qualified animals (Section 2(a)(3)).

Facilitation of Donations via Reconditioning: Donors can provide supplies that do not meet all quality and labeling standards without being subject to liability, provided the receiving organization is informed of the condition and agrees to recondition the items to meet standards (Section 2(b)).

Exceptions for Misconduct: The liability protections do not apply if an injury or death of a recipient results from an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the person, organization, or government (Section 2(a)(4)).

Regulatory Limitations: The Act does not supersede existing State or local health regulations (Section 2(c)(2)).