Cruelty to animals; equines, penalty. (HB593)
Introduced By
Del. Wendy Gooditis (D-Clarke)
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
Cruelty to animals; equines; penalty. Provides that any person who is convicted of a violation of the animal cruelty statute within five years; maliciously deprives any equine of necessary food, drink, shelter, or emergency veterinary treatment; and, whether through the action leading to the first conviction or the current malicious deprivation, causes the death of the equine, is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2018 | Committee |
| 01/08/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103800D |
| 01/08/2018 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/10/2018 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB593) |
| 01/19/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB593) |
| 02/15/2018 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
This is a small step, but a necessary one, that increases the penalty for repeat offenders. Thank you, Del Gooditis.