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CT SB00282

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases penalty for intentionally injuring police animals or volunteer canine search and rescue dogs from a class D felony to a class C felony
  • Changes penalty for intentionally killing police animals or volunteer canine search and rescue dogs to a class B felony (replacing the previous fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of up to 10 years)
  • Applies to animals performing duties under supervision of a peace officer or volunteer canine search and rescue team members
  • Effective October 1, 2018

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Penalties For The Intentional Injury Or Killing Of Police Animals Or Dogs In Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Teams.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

3/2/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/28/2018

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