SB 257 Georgia Senate · 2017-2018 Regular Session

Animals; consultation with a veterinarian; filing of criminal charges for cruelty to animals in certain instances; provide

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animals, so as to provide for consultation with a veterinarian employed or approved by the Department of Agriculture prior to the filing of criminal charges for cruelty to animals in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2017

Committee Review

Mar 2018

Senate Passage

Jan 2018

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2017 Last action Mar 21, 2018

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Mar 21, 2018

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Jan 31, 2018

Upper · Passed

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

upper

Jan 29, 2018

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

upper

Feb 27, 2017

Committee

Senate Read and Referred

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors