Bill Text: CT HB06339 | 2017 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: An Act Concerning Crates Used For Veal Calves, Breeding Pigs And Egg-laying Hens.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-01-23 - Referred to Joint Committee on Environment [HB06339 Detail]

Download: Connecticut-2017-HB06339-Introduced.html

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General Assembly		Proposed Bill No. 6339
January Session, 2017		LCO No. 2212
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Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT
Introduced by:
REP. URBAN, 43rd Dist. REP. CAMILLO, 151st Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING CRATES USED FOR VEAL CALVES, BREEDING PIGS AND EGG-LAYING HENS.

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

That the general statutes be amended to prescribe the specifications for crates utilized for veal calves, breeding pigs and egg-laying hens such that said animals have adequate room to extend their limbs, turn around and stand.

Statement of Purpose:

To prevent animal cruelty, improve food safety, protect the environment and support family farms.