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AR SB563
Bill
Status
4/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Missy Irvin
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AI Summary
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Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission may impose civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation for cruelty to animals offenses committed against equines (horses, donkeys, mules)
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Amends existing animal cruelty law (§ 5-62-103) to add equine-specific assessment standards for determining adequate food and water provision
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Licensed veterinarians may use body condition scoring to evaluate whether an equine has received sufficient food and water in cruelty cases
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Approved April 17, 2025, as Act 741 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Authorize The Arkansas Livestock And Poultry Commission To Impose A Civil Penalty For Certain Actions Against An Equine; And To Allow A Body Condition Score To Be Used For An Equine Under The Offense Of Cruelty To Animals.
Last Action
Notification that SB563 is now Act 741
4/18/2025