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AL HB374
Bill
Status
2/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Sorrell
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 13A-11-240 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add a statutory definition of "shelter" for dogs and cats.
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Defines shelter as a measure providing reasonable protection from elements including heat, cold, wind, and water for dogs or cats regularly maintained outdoors.
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Requires shelter to have a roof and sides, and be sized to allow the animal to enter, turn around, and lie down.
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Clarifies existing cruelty laws that prohibit depriving dogs or cats of necessary shelter as part of second-degree animal cruelty offense.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Animals, cruelty to dogs and cats, definition of shelter, 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
2/9/2021