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CT SB00235
Bill
Status
3/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Licensed veterinarians must promptly report to local law enforcement if they have reasonable cause to believe a dog was injured or killed due to participation in animal fighting as defined in Connecticut General Statutes section 53-247.
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The report must be made to the local law enforcement authority of the municipality where the veterinarian believes the animal fighting exhibition occurred.
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Veterinarians who make such reports are protected from civil liability as a result of reporting.
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The act becomes effective October 1, 2022.
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Both the Environment Committee and Judiciary Committee gave joint favorable recommendations.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Veterinary Reporting Of Dogs Used In Animal Fighting.
Last Action
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
4/20/2022