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AZ SB1033

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Shope

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 11-1023 regarding unauthorized release of confined animals
  • Changes the offense to apply to animals lawfully confined for scientific, research, commercial, educational, public event, display or exhibition purposes
  • Maintains the offense as a class 6 felony with liability for damages including restoration costs and animal health expenses
  • Holds violators liable for property damage caused by the released animal
  • Requires payment of costs to repeat experiments and loss of market value, including replacement animals, labor, and materials

Legislative Description

Technical correction; release of animals

Technical Correction

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/9/2024
Health and Human Services1/9/2024

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