Relates to the reporting of animal cruelty
Summary
Provides that any person charged with enforcing laws prohibiting cruelty to animals shall cause a report to be made when, in the performance of his or her duties, such person has reasonable cause to believe that abuse or maltreatment of a child has also occurred; provides that a person charged with the responsibility of filing a report of child abuse or maltreatment shall also file a report of suspected animal cruelty.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Total actions
2
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Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Mar 23, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
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