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CA SB1395

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Stone

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases felony penalties for animal abuse violations under Penal Code Section 597, changing imprisonment from 16 months, 2, or 3 years to 2, 3, or 4 years
  • Raises maximum fine for felony animal abuse convictions from $20,000 to $40,000
  • Misdemeanor penalties remain unchanged at up to one year imprisonment and/or up to $20,000 fine
  • Requires courts to order counseling for defendants granted probation for animal cruelty convictions, with fees based on ability to pay
  • Specifies that no state reimbursement is required under the California Constitution because the act only changes penalties for existing crimes

Legislative Description

Crimes: animal abuse.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/10/2016
Rules2/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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