| Last Action | to Judiciary (H) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to animal torture. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Impact Statements |
Corrections Impact
Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 892 |
| Sponsors | C. Morgan, R. Benvenuti III, J. DuPlessis, M. Hart, J. Jenkins, D. Mayfield, R. Palumbo |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 525.135 to redefine " torture" to include deliberate neglect or physical abuse that results in, the death of or serious physical injury to a dog or cat; provide for forfeiture of ownership of the dog or cat upon conviction or plea; prohibit future ownership of a dog or cat for five years for a first offense and life for a second or subsequent offense; require forfeited dogs and cats be offered to animal rescue organizations or given to county animal shelters. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Crimes and Punishments - Torture of dog or cat, penalty increase Dogs - Torture, penalty increase Animals, Livestock, and Poultry - Dogs and cats, torture, penalty increase Local Mandate - Torture, penalty increase |
| 01/05/17 |
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| 02/07/17 |
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