Various animal related matters.

Passed on 3/4/26

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From the Legislature

Various animal related matters. Removes partial liability for damages when a person removes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle. Increases certain penalties for offenses involving animals, and establishes a defense for an uninvolved person attacked by a law enforcement animal. Sets forth new definitions and amends various definitions for offenses relating to animals. Specifies that animal cruelty statutes apply to a rodent that is not a nuisance rodent. Makes certain acts an aggravating circumstance for purposes of sentencing.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

78 Yea

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14 Nay

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6 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 14

10:30 AM

House Courts and Criminal Code Hearing

Jan 21

10:30 AM

House Courts and Criminal Code Hearing

Feb 10

9:00 AM

Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Hearing