HB 297: Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates
GENERAL BILL by Cross ; Jacques ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Benjamin ; Killebrew
Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates; Authorizes court to order separate advocate be appointed in interests of justice for certain 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.
Effective Date: 7/1/2024
Last Action: 3/8/2024 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/8/2024 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
10/27/2023 | House |
• Filed |
11/13/2023 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
1/9/2024 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
3/8/2024 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |