MD SB444 | 2017 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 30 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-02-20 - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-02-20 - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that a person who, except in self-defense, intentionally inflicts bodily harm, permanent disability, or death on a service animal is guilty of the felony of aggravated cruelty to animals; prohibiting a person from making a false statement that an animal is a service animal for specified purposes; providing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a maximum fine of $500; etc.
Title
Service Animals - Aggravated Cruelty and False Representation
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-20 | Senate | Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| 2017-02-15 | Senate | Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2017-01-30 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Subjects
Abuse
Animals
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Disabled
Fraud
Penalties and Sentences
Records
Self Defense
Animals
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Disabled
Fraud
Penalties and Sentences
Records
Self Defense
