1997 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 52

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Senator Munson
Entitled:
Police Dogs and Horses - Killing, Taunting, or Interfering With

Synopsis:

Establishing the crime of intentionally killing a police dog or police horse as a felony, punishable by a fine not exceeding $7,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and establishing the crime of intentionally taunting or otherwise interfering with a police dog or police horse while the police dog or police horse is on duty as a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

Legislative History

Senate Action
8/6
Pre-filed
1/8
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/2
Hearing 1/16 at 2:00 p.m.
2/4
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; HUNTING; TRAPPING
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 59B )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)