CRIM CD-TRAVELING ANIMALS
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits unlawful use of an animal (currently, this provision only covers elephants) in a traveling animal act when he or she knowingly allows for the participation of an animal in a traveling animal act. Unlawful use of an animal in a traveling animal act is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "animal". Effective July 1, 2021.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jul 18, 2021
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 21, 2021
Lower · Passed
To Sentencing, Penalties and Criminal Procedure Subcommittee
lower
Mar 4, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joyce Mason
DDemocratic
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