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AL HB134

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Sorrell

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2020

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 a dog or cat regularly maintained outdoors from the elements, including heat, cold, wind, and water.

  • Requires the 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.

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

2/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Forestry2/4/2020

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