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]

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.

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Title

Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2022-02-17HouseFirst 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.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Criminal Law10604(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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