HOUSE BILL 86

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