Relates to acts of animal cruelty in the presence of a child
Summary
Defines "aggravated cruelty" and makes any person who commits the conduct which falls under that definition guilty of a class E felony, punishable by up to two years imprisonment; defines "in the presence of a child" and makes any person who commits the conduct which falls under that definition, guilty of a class D felony.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2017
Last action Jan 3, 2018
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2018
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
Jan 17, 2017
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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