MS HB80 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2021 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2021-02-09 - Tabled
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Provide Penalties For Any Person Who Intentionally Or Negligently Causes A Dog To Bite, Wound Or Inflict Injury Upon Another Person; To Provide Penalties For Any Dog Owner Or Person Responsible For A Dog Which Has A History Of Biting Or Propensity To Bite And Negligently Allows The Dog To Escape Or Injure Another Person; To Provide Enhanced Penalties If Injuries Caused In Violation Of This Act Result In Death Or Mutilation; To Authorize Civil Remedies For Any Person Harmed In Violation Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Dogs; regulate and provide penalties for those with a history of biting.

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-02-09HouseTabled
2021-01-27HouseTitle Suff Do Pass
2021-01-07HouseReferred To Judiciary B

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