Dogfighting; certain people are required to report. (SB1345)

Introduced By

Sen. Benny Lambert (D-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Reporting of suspected dogfighting. Requires public employees, employees of or volunteers at pounds and shelters, and veterinarians to report to animal control or law-enforcement officers injuries to a dog when the injury is consistent with fighting of dogs. If such persons fail to make such a report they are subject to a Class 3 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/16/2007Presented and ordered printed 072552748
01/16/2007Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
01/22/2007Impact statement from DPB (SB1345)