Dangerous and vicious dogs; when owner is charged with a violation, officer shall confine dog, etc. (SB828)
Introduced By
Sen. Harry Blevins (R-Chesapeake)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Control of dangerous and vicious dogs; penalties. Authorizes an animal control officer or law-enforcement officer to apply to a magistrate for a summons where the officer believes that the owner of a dangerous or vicious dog has willfully failed to comply with the law. The bill clarifies the distinctions between dangerous dogs and vicious dogs, requires the owner of either type of dog to provide basic care while confining the animal, and authorizes a court to order the owner to pay for the care of a dangerous or vicious dog while it is in state custody. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/28/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100989D |
| 12/28/2012 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| 01/10/2013 | Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with amendment (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/14/2013 | Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/15/2013 | Read second time |
| 01/15/2013 | Reading of amendment waived |
| 01/15/2013 | Committee amendment agreed to |
| 01/15/2013 | Engrossed by Senate as amended SB828E |
| 01/15/2013 | Printed as engrossed 13100989D-E |
| 01/16/2013 | Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/25/2013 | Placed on Calendar |
| 01/25/2013 | Read first time |
| 01/25/2013 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| 02/06/2013 | Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with amendment (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/07/2013 | Read second time |
| 02/08/2013 | Read third time |
| 02/08/2013 | Committee amendment rejected |
| 02/08/2013 | Passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N) |
| 02/08/2013 | VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (97-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/12/2013 | Enrolled |
| 02/12/2013 | Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB828ER) |
| 02/12/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (SB828ER) |
| 02/12/2013 | Signed by Speaker |
| 02/13/2013 | Signed by President |
| 02/22/2013 | Governor's recommendation received by Senate |
| 02/22/2013 | Placed on Calendar |
| 02/23/2013 | G Approved by Governor-Chapter 58 (effective 7/1/13) |
| 02/23/2013 | Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/23/2013 | House concurred in Governor's recommendation (88-Y 0-N)' |
| 02/23/2013 | VOTE: ADOPTION (88-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/23/2013 | G Governor's recommendation adopted |
| 02/23/2013 | Reenrolled |
| 02/23/2013 | Reenrolled bill text (SB828ER2) |
| 02/23/2013 | Signed by Speaker as reenrolled |
| 02/23/2013 | Signed by President as reenrolled |
| 02/23/2013 | Enacted, Chapter 58 (effective 7/1/13) |
| 02/23/2013 | G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0058) |