AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Summary
Makes any offense under this statute that could result in the death of an animal punishable by up to 3 years in prison, a fine of at least $1,000, or both, for each offense.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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