Revise "companion animal" for companion animal cruelty law
This bill updates the state's companion animal cruelty law by clarifying that the protections apply to any animal kept inside a home, as well as all dogs and cats regardless of their location, while explicitly excluding livestock and wild animals. The legislation defines specific terms like "residential dwelling" and "dog kennel" to ensure consistent application of the rules across different settings. It maintains existing prohibitions against intentional abuse, neglect, and failure to provide adequate food, water, or shelter, with stricter standards applied to those who operate dog kennels. The bill also outlines exceptions for animals used in scientific research, veterinary care, and hunting, and establishes how fines collected from violations will be distributed to relevant local agencies.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 16, 2024
Last action Nov 12, 2024
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Nov 12, 2024
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Refer to Committee
lower
Oct 16, 2024
Introduced
Introduced
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tex Fischer
RRepublican
Co
Bride Sweeney
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Williams
RRepublican
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