MS SB2934 | 2010 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on February 2 2010 - 100% progression
Action: 2010-02-02 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 97-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Misdemeanor Offense Of Cruelty To Animals; To Amend Section 97-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Offense Of Aggravated Cruelty To A Dog Or Cat, And To Provide That The Third Offense Shall Be A Felony; To Amend Section 97-41-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Seizure Of Animals Believed To Be Subject To Neglect Or Abuse; To Amend Section 97-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Disposition Of Animals Seized Under The Act; To Amend Section 97-41-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions; To Amend Section 97-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Exemptions From Criminal Liability Under The Act; To Amend Section 97-41-17, To Provide For The Disposition Of Animals In The Possession Of A Person Who Is Arrested At The Time Of Arrest; To Create New Section 97-41-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Immunity From Liability For Those Who In Good Faith Report Suspected Violations Of The Act; To Create New Section 97-41-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Immunity Of Veterinarians Who Report Suspected Abuse; To Create New Section 97-41-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Exemptions From Criminal Liability In Cases Of Natural Or Man-made Disaster; To Repeal Section 97-41-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Seizure And Disposition Of Abused And Neglected Animals; To Repeal Section 97-41-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Malicious Injury To Dog And Cats; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Animal cruelty; revise.

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-02-02 Died In Committee
2010-01-18 Referred To Judiciary, Division B

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