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
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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
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HB 297, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 10/27/2023 at 1:50 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 272 Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates Bradley Identical Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Criminal Justice 
Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 828.035 Page 1 (pdf)