HOUSE BILL 1195

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegates R. Baker and Marriott

Entitled:

Crimes - Cruelty to Animals - Elephants

Synopsis:

Prohibiting specified persons from using specified techniques or tools on elephants; prohibiting persons from providing elephant rides to the general public; and providing for penalties.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/9

First Reading Judiciary

2/13

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

3/20

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Rushern L. Baker, III, District 22B

Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, District 40

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; TURTLES

ART, MUSIC AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS -see also- MUSEUMS; THEATERS

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

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