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CT HB05147

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases penalty for subsequent convictions of malicious and intentional animal cruelty from class D felony to class C felony
  • First offense for maliciously maiming, mutilating, torturing, wounding or killing an animal remains a class D felony
  • Exempts licensed veterinarians following accepted professional standards, approved slaughter methods, medical research employees/students, agricultural practices, and lawful wildlife taking
  • Effective October 1, 2016
  • Amends section 53-247(b) of the general statutes

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Maximum Penalty For Persons Convicted Of Subsequent Offenses Of Malicious And Intentional Animal Cruelty.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/31/2016
Environment2/10/2016

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