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MS SB2325

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy England

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the fine for taunting, tormenting, or harming public service animals from $200 to $500
  • Increases the maximum jail sentence for taunting or harming public service animals from 5 days to 60 days
  • Increases the maximum prison sentence for killing or injuring a public service animal from 5 years to 15 years
  • Defines "public service animal" as any animal trained and used by law enforcement, public safety entities, or search and rescue agencies
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Public service animals; increase penalties for harming.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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