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HB 281: Animals in Vehicles

GENERAL BILL by McGhee

Animals in Vehicles; Provides noncriminal penalties for driver who allows animal on his or her lap or to be in driver's immediate area; requires person transporting dog in flatbed of truck or open area of vehicle or trailer to keep dog within secured container or securely tethered.

Effective Date: 7/1/2016
Last Action: 10/20/2015 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 27
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
10/2/2015 House • Filed
10/7/2015 House • Referred to Highway and Waterway Safety Subcommittee; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee
10/20/2015 House • Withdrawn from Highway and Waterway Safety Subcommittee; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee
• Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 27