CS/HB 989: Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates
GENERAL BILL by Civil Justice Subcommittee ; Cross ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Arrington ; Killebrew
Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates; Authorizes court to order separate advocate be appointed in interests of justice for certain civil & criminal proceedings regarding cat or dog's welfare or custody; provides judge's decision denying appointment is not subject to appeal; authorizes appointed advocate to take certain actions involving proceedings; provides requirements for advocate.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2023 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/28/2023 | House |
• Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee |
| 3/7/2023 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/23/2023 | House |
• Added to Civil Justice Subcommittee agenda |
| 3/27/2023 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Civil Justice Subcommittee • Reported out of Civil Justice Subcommittee |
| 3/28/2023 | House |
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 3/29/2023 | House |
• Original reference removed: Justice Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Judiciary Committee |
| 5/5/2023 | House |
• Died in Judiciary Committee |
