Protective orders; court may include in provisions prohibiting harm to companion animal, etc. (HB1716)
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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
Date | Action |
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01/10/2011 | Committee |
01/10/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102360D |
01/10/2011 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/11/2011 | Impact statement from (HB1716) |
01/11/2011 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1716) |
01/28/2011 | Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal |
02/02/2011 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB2063-Bell, Robert B.) |
02/04/2011 | Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB2063-Bell, Robert B.) |
Comments
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.
Animal lovers rejoice!
I so hope this bill passes!