Bill Text: CT HB05296 | 2011 | General Assembly | Introduced

Connecticut House Bill 5296 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: An Act Concerning Humane Education In Schools.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-01-18 - Referred to Joint Committee on Education [HB05296 Detail]

Download: Connecticut-2011-HB05296-Introduced.html


General Assembly		*Proposed Bill No. 5296*
*January Session, 2011*		LCO No. 679

Referred to Committee on Education
Introduced by:
REP. GROGINS, 129th Dist. REP. O'BRIEN E., 61st Dist. SEN. MUSTO, 22nd Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING HUMANE EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That chapter 164 of the general statutes be amended to allow the Humane Society, ASPCA or other animal welfare organizations to provide free classes about pet care and humane animal treatment at elementary and high schools.

Statement of Purpose:

To educate children regarding the humane treatment of animals and pets.