Legislation - SB0360

Title: Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against
Sponsored by: Senator Henson
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Repealing the prohibition against intentionally inflicting bodily harm, permanent disability, or death on an animal owned or used by a law enforcement unit; and prohibiting a person from harassing, interfering with, injuring, or killing or causing serious physical injury to an emergency response animal.

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Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0563

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/23/2026 Legislative Date 1/23/2026 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/28/2026 Legislative Date 1/28/2026 Action Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/09/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/09/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/23/2026	1/23/2026	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against
Senate	1/28/2026	1/28/2026	Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	2/09/2026	2/09/2026	Hearing canceled
Senate	2/09/2026	2/09/2026	Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

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