CRIM CD-DANGEROUS ANIMALS
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that any person who violates the statute concerning dangerous animals is subject to a minimum fine of $300 if the violation does not result in severe injury or death to any person or damage to another person's property. Provides that, if the violation results in severe injury or death to any person, then any person violating this provision is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less that $1,000 and not to exceed $10,000. Provides that, if the violation results in damage to another person's property, then any person violating the provision is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and subject to a fine not less than $300 and not to exceed $1,000.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eva-Dina Delgado
DDemocratic
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