2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 86

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegate Stern
Entitled:
Crimes - Cruelty to Animals - Penalties

Synopsis:

Making it a felony for a person to torment, intentionally injure, or cruelly kill a dog or other animal that is trained in a recognized animal training school to assist physically disabled persons; making specified acts involving cruelty to animals felonies; imposing penalties and altering penalties for cruelty to animals; requiring participation in psychological counseling programs to be included in sentencing; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
11/15
Pre-filed
1/12
First Reading Judiciary
1/19
Hearing 2/2 at 1:00 p.m.
2/14
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; TURTLES
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL
PENALTIES
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 59 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered