HUMANE CARE FOR ANIMALS-COURT
Summary
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that the State's Attorney shall, at anytime prior to trial, file a "petition for forfeiture prior to trial" asking for permanent forfeiture of a seized companion animal (now within 14 days after seizure). Eliminates a provision that states that a court may waive the posting of security in cases regarding companion animals and animals used for fighting purposes for good cause shown. Effective January 1, 2005.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 4, 2004
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Kevin Joyce
DDemocratic
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