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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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