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CT SB00141
Bill
Status
2/22/2022
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
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Upgrades the felony classification for intentionally injuring or killing police animals or volunteer canine search and rescue dogs from class D felony to class C felony.
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Applies the enhanced penalty when the animal is performing its duties under supervision of a peace officer or an active volunteer canine search and rescue team member.
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Repeals and replaces section 53-247 of the general statutes while maintaining all other animal cruelty provisions and penalties.
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Takes effect on October 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
An Act Increasing The Penalty For The Intentional Injury Of A Police Animal Or Dog In A Volunteer Canine Search And Rescue Team.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary
3/11/2022