MD HB443 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-1)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-16 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibiting specified research facilities from knowingly using specified dogs and cats for scientific research purposes; authorizing specified euthanasia for specified dogs and cats used for scientific research purposes; establishing specified penalties for a violation of the Act; requiring the Attorney General to investigate specified violations; authorizing the Attorney General to prosecute specified violations; etc.

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Title

Crimes Relating to Animals - Unauthorized Use of Dogs and Cats in Research Facilities - Penalties

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-03-16HouseUnfavorable Report by Judiciary
2015-03-04HouseHearing 3/04 at 1:15 p.m.
2015-02-25HouseHearing cancelled
2015-03-04HouseHearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
2015-02-09HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

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