Requires veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty
Summary
Requires veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty to the police, duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, peace officer, district attorney's office, animal control officer, department of agriculture and markets, or other appropriate government agency and to turn over necessary records; protects the identity of such veterinarians; allows such veterinarians to receive a copy of such report.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2021
Last action Jun 8, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 7, 2021
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 25, 2021
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
May 19, 2021
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5823A
lower
May 19, 2021
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Feb 25, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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