Companion animals; prohibits tethering of animals outdoors unless owner is outdoors. (HB1802)
Introduced By
Sen. John Bell (D-Chantilly) with support from co-patrons Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston), and Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Care of companion animals; tethering; penalty. Prohibits tethering of companion animals outdoors unless the owner is outdoors within sight of the animal. A violation of this prohibition is a Class 4 misdemeanor and a second or subsequent violation is a Class 3 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2017 | Committee |
01/09/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101042D |
01/09/2017 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
01/16/2017 | Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture |
01/16/2017 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1802) |
01/23/2017 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/07/2017 | Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
Comments
I support this bill. There are far too many cases of irresponsible dog owners, who leave their dogs permanently chained up outside. We have several cases of such animal abuse in our neighborhood, where dogs are chained to a tree year-round. Animal control cannot take action against such owners unless this or a similar bill is enacted.