SENATE BILL 425

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 294

Sponsored By:

Senator Astle

Entitled:

Abuse or Neglect of Animals - Use of Rifle, Handgun, or Other Weapon - Penalties

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from inflicting unnecessary suffering or pain on an animal through the use of a rifle, a handgun, or a specified weapon; establishing a penalty for a violation of the Act; and altering a penalty for a specified offense of abuse or neglect of an animal.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

2/4

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/9

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

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Animals -see also- Birds; Turtles

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

Fines -see also- Penalties and Sentences

Guns

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Weapons -see also- Guns

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Law

( 4-101 , 4-201 , 10-603 , 10-604 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered