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AL HB256
Bill
Status
1/18/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mack Butler
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 13A-11-240 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add a definition of "shelter" in animal cruelty laws.
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Defines shelter as a protective structure for dogs or cats regularly maintained outdoors that shields them from heat, cold, wind, and water.
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Requires the shelter structure to have a roof, sides, and a floor and be sized large enough for the animal to enter, turn around, and lie down.
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Applies to prosecutions for second-degree cruelty to dogs or cats involving deprivation of necessary shelter.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Animals, cruelty to dogs and cats, shelter defined, Sec. 13A-11-240 am'd.
Animals
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 11 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security
2/8/2018