ANIMALS-TAIL DOCKING
Summary
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that no person may tail dock a dog without a veterinarian attesting that the procedure is medically necessary. Provides that a violation of this provision is a Class A misdemeanor for the first conviction, and a second or subsequent conviction is a Class 4 felony.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2016
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2016
Last action Apr 5, 2016
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 10, 2016
Introduced
Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
lower
Feb 5, 2016
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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