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GA HB803

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Benton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires every state, county, and local law enforcement agency in Georgia to adopt written policies governing how peace officers handle encounters with domesticated pet animals, effective July 1, 2014
  • Defines "animal" as a dog, cat, bird, reptile, or any other domesticated animal customarily maintained as a pet in or near the household of its owner
  • Mandates that policies address ways officers can control and neutralize aggressive animals using the least amount of force or likelihood of harm to the animal necessary to protect the officer and the public
  • Amends Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code Section 35-1-18 under the general provisions chapter for law enforcement officers and agencies

Legislative Description

Law enforcement agencies; develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; require

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/10/2014

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