H7487

Increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $500 or no more than $2,500 and up to 2 years imprisonment, for violating the law on the care of dogs.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Increases penalties for second or subsequent dog care law violations.

This bill increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $500 or no more than $2,500 and up to 2 years imprisonment, for violating the law on the care of dogs. The law covers violations such as tethering a dog with a choke-type collar, head collar, or prong-type collar, keeping a dog tethered for more than ten hours during a twenty-four-hour period, and keeping a dog confined in an area or primary enclosure for more than ten hours during a twenty-four-hour period. The penalty shall not be suspended or deferred and is mandatory.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 11

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 11

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)

Feb 4

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary