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MS SB2187

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy England

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum fine for taunting, tormenting, or injuring public service animals from $200 to $500
  • Increases maximum jail time for taunting, tormenting, or injuring public service animals from 5 days to 60 days
  • Increases maximum prison sentence for purposely killing or injuring a public service animal from 5 years to 15 years
  • Requires restitution to law enforcement agencies or owners when public service animals are killed or injured
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Public service animals; increase penalties for harming.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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