HB2997

Animal abuse; animal neglect; classification

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

HB2997 amends Arizona law to redefine and classify animal abuse, neglect, and interference with service or working animals, and establishes penalties.

HB2997 amends Arizona statutes to redefine and classify animal abuse, neglect, and interference with service or working animals. It specifies penalties for various acts of animal abuse and neglect, including intentional or reckless harm to animals, failure to provide necessary care, and interference with service or working animals. The bill also outlines conditions for offenders, such as prohibitions on possessing or having contact with animals, and allows for good cause exceptions under certain conditions.

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Where it stands

Current
Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 10

House

House read second time

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Feb 9

House

Assigned to House LARA Committee