DE HB466 | 2009-2010 | 145th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on June 10 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-06-23 - Laid On Table in House
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on June 10 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-06-23 - Laid On Table in House
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Summary
This Act amends the existing law regarding specifications for the humane handling, care and treatment of dogs to include restrictions on tethering dogs for extended periods of time between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and when there is inclement weather. This bill also directs the animal shelters located in the State of Delaware to implement a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of tethering dogs in these conditions.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dogs.
Sponsors
| Sen. Patricia Blevins [D] | Rep. George [?] | Rep. Earl Jaques [D] | Rep. Hazel Plant [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-23 | Laid On Table in House | |
| 2010-06-23 | Amendment HA 1 - Passed in House by Voice Vote | |
| 2010-06-17 | Reported Out of Committee (HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS) in House with 7 On Its Merits | |
| 2010-06-17 | Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill | |
| 2010-06-10 | Introduced in House and assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee | |
| 2010-06-10 | Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee in House |
