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Bill Title: Protecting pets in distressed homes. Provides that: (1) an adult protective services unit conducting an investigation; or (2) a caseworker conducting an assessment; who observes, or has reason to believe, that an animal is a victim of animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect may make a report to the local law enforcement agency or local animal control officer. Provides that: (1) an adult protective services unit; or (2) a caseworker; who makes a report of animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect is immune from civil and criminal liability.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2018-01-16 - First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary [HB1261 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2018-HB1261-Introduced.pdf

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