HOUSE BILL 294

Sponsored By:

Delegate Costa

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

House Action

2/2

First Reading Judiciary

2/1

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate 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

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered