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HB 637: Animal Cruelty

GENERAL BILL by Hutson

Animal Cruelty; Adds state attorneys to list of entities authorized to petition county court to require hearing to determine whether animal owner is able to care for animal; revises penalties for animal cruelty & aggravated animal cruelty; provides that it is crime to keep animal in enclosure without wholesome exercise or exchange of air; authorizes specified entities to petition for injunctive relief against persons, organizations, or corporations violating specified provisions.

Effective Date: 10/1/2014
Last Action: 5/2/2014 House - Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
1/16/2014 House • Filed
2/3/2014 House • Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; Criminal Justice Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 55
3/4/2014 House • Introduced -HJ 55
5/2/2014 House • Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee