Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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05.02.2017 The House Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill to the House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee.
04.27.2017 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.
03.23.2017 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment allows for a request of a trial at the discretion of the court. It also ensures the accused pays for the care up to the trial.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows the custodian of an animal taken into custody because of civil or criminal violations by its owner to petition the court for expenses related to caring for the animal. |
