2001 Regular Session

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