MD HB567 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-3)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-16 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring specified research facilities using dogs and cats for scientific research purposes to take specified steps to provide for the adoption of a dog or cat that is no longer needed for scientific research purposes; establishing specified penalties for specified violations; requiring the Attorney General to investigate specified violations; and authorizing the Attorney General to prosecute specified violations.

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Title

Crimes Relating to Animals - Failure to Offer Dogs and Cats Used in Research Facilities for Adoption - 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.
2015-02-11HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

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