Protective orders; court may include in provisions prohibiting harm to companion animal, etc. (HB1716)

Introduced By

Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield)

Progress

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

Description

Protective orders.  Provides that a court may include in a protective order provisions prohibiting harm to a companion animal and damage to any item of personal property. Read the Bill »

Status

02/04/2011: Merged into HB2063

History

DateAction
01/10/2011Committee
01/10/2011Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102360D
01/10/2011Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/11/2011Impact statement from (HB1716)
01/11/2011Impact statement from VCSC (HB1716)
01/28/2011Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal
02/02/2011Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB2063-Bell, Robert B.)
02/04/2011Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB2063-Bell, Robert B.)

Comments

Tom writes:

Abusers have long used people's animals for emotional blackmail. There have been many cases where abused women were threatened with the death of pets if they left home. This is an excellent proposal.

Elaine writes:

Animal lovers rejoice!

I so hope this bill passes!