Relating to crimes committed against animals; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Modifies crime of aggravated animal abuse in the first degree to include maliciously causing physical injury to animal. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Requires person convicted of certain animal crimes to register with law enforcement agencies. Requires disclosure of registration information on request and authorizes disclosure via Internet. Imposes registration fee and continuously appropriates fee moneys to Department of State Police for purposes of Act. Creates crime of failure to report as animal abuser. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 7, 2017
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Jan 18, 2017
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Susan McLain
DDemocratic
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