ANIMALS-DOGS-TETHERING
Summary
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that certain requirements must be met in order for an owner to lawfully tether a dog outdoors. Creates certain exemptions from that requirement. Provides penalties for violations. Defines "tether".
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2011
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2011
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 17, 2011
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 14, 2011
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
lower
Feb 8, 2011
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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