MD HB1420 | 2022 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB405
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 17 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-17 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 17 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-17 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing increased penalties of imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine not to exceed $5,000, or both for the abuse or neglect of an animal if the abuse or neglect results in the death or euthanasia of the animal; and authorizing the court, as a condition of sentencing a certain defendant, to prohibit the defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a period of time determined by the court.
Title
Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties
Sponsors
| Del. Mary Lehman [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-17 | House | First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
Same As/Similar To
HB1420 (Carry Over) 2022-02-17 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB672 (Crossfiled) 2022-02-09 - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
SB672 (Crossfiled) 2022-02-09 - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Abuse
Animals
Courts
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Death
Penalties and Sentences
Animals
Courts
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Death
Penalties and Sentences
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 10 | 604 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1420?ys=2022RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb1420f.pdf |
