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
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 |
