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AL HB305

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Sorrell

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2019

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13A-11-240 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add a specific definition of "shelter" for animal cruelty laws.

  • Defines shelter as a measure protecting dogs or cats regularly maintained outdoors from elements including heat, cold, wind, and water.

  • Requires shelter to have a roof, sides, and be sized to allow the animal to enter, turn around, and lie down.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Animals, cruelty to dogs and cats, shelter defined, Sec. 13A-11-240 am'd.

Animals

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry

4/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Forestry4/2/2019

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