MS SB2228 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Failed on February 23 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-02-23 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 97-41-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Seizure Of Animals And Equipment Utilized In Illegal Dog Fighting; To Amend Section 97-41-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Temporary Custody Of Mistreated Animals After Seizure, Posting Of Security To Cover Care, Require Court Review Every 30 Days, And Require Excess Funds To Be Returned To The Owner; To Authorize Immediate Euthanasia Of An Animal Under Appropriate Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Illegal dog fighting; revise seizure and forfeiture of animals.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-23SenateDied In Committee
2016-02-05SenateReferred To Agriculture;Judiciary, Division A

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