Tethering animals; adequate shelter and space. (HB646)
Introduced By
Sen. John Bell (D-Chantilly) with support from co-patron Del. Matthew James (D-Portsmouth)
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
Tethering animals; adequate shelter and space. Provides that outdoor tethering of an animal shall not meet the requirement that an animal be given adequate shelter if it occurs (i) between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., except when the animal is engaged in conduct related to an agricultural activity; (ii) when no owner is on the property; (iii) when the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower or 85 degrees Fahrenheit or higher; (iv) during a heat advisory; or (v) during a severe weather warning. The bill provides that a tether shall meet the requirement that an animal be given adequate space if it is four times the length of the animal or 15 feet in length, whichever is greater, and does not cause injury or pain, contain metal chain links, or weigh more than one-tenth of the animal's body weight. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2018 | Committee |
| 01/09/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104368D |
| 01/09/2018 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| 01/15/2018 | Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture |
| 01/15/2018 | Assigned ACNRsub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/17/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB646) |
| 01/29/2018 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 3-N) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |