MD SB627 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB122
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on February 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-06 - Hearing 3/10 at 12:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-06 - Hearing 3/10 at 12:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a person from leaving a dog outside and unattended for longer than 30 minutes without access to continuous suitable shelter during extreme weather conditions; providing that a violation of the Act is a civil offense with a first violation receiving a warning, a second violation receiving a $500 fine, and a subsequent violation receiving a fine of $1,000 each.
Title
Crimes - Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-06 | Senate | Hearing 3/10 at 12:00 p.m. |
| 2020-02-03 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
SB627 (Carry Over) 2020-02-06 - Hearing 3/10 at 12:00 p.m.
HB406 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-16 - Referred Judicial Proceedings
HB406 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-16 - Referred Judicial Proceedings
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 10 | 623 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0627?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0627f.pdf |
