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MS SB2123
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases misdemeanor fine for taunting, tormenting, or injuring public service animals from $200 to $500
- Increases misdemeanor imprisonment for these offenses from 5 days to 60 days
- Increases felony imprisonment for killing or injuring public service animals from 5 years to 15 years, while keeping the $5,000 fine unchanged
- Requires persons convicted of killing or injuring public service animals to make restitution to the affected law enforcement agency or owner
- Effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Public service animals; increase penalties for harming.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/9/2023
Full Bill Text
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