RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Summary
Prohibits specified trolleys, trolleys with swivels, pulleys, cables, or running lines designed to attach a dog to two stationary objects in a configuration that endangers the dog, including by depriving the dog of sustenance. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog under the age of six months unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a tow or log chain. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a choke collar, pinch collar, or prong collar unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2021
Last action Feb 1, 2021
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Feb 1, 2021
Committee
Re-Referred to JDC.
upper
Jan 27, 2021
Committee
Referred to PSM, JDC .
upper
Jan 22, 2021
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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