MD HB89 | 2025 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB667
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-16 - Hearing 1/23 at 11:00 a.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 8 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-16 - Hearing 1/23 at 11:00 a.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that certain crimes relating to animals do not include certain activities; establishing that each animal harmed in a violation of a prohibition against animal cruelty is a separate offense and shall be deemed an individual victim for purposes of the sentencing guidelines stacking rule; establishing that a conviction for a crime relating to animals may not merge with a conviction for any other crime based on the act establishing the violation; etc.
Title
Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Conviction and Sentencing
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-16 | House | Hearing 1/23 at 11:00 a.m. |
| 2025-01-16 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2025-01-10 | House | Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2025-01-08 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
| 2024-09-29 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB152 (Crossfiled) 2025-01-02 - Hearing 1/09 at 2:00 p.m.
HB667 (Carry Over) 2024-04-05 - Referred Rules
HB667 (Carry Over) 2024-04-05 - Referred Rules
Subjects
Abuse
Animals
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedures
Fish and Fishing
Food
Hunting
Meat, Poultry, Seafood
Penalties and Sentences
Pest Control
Victims
Animals
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedures
Fish and Fishing
Food
Hunting
Meat, Poultry, Seafood
Penalties and Sentences
Pest Control
Victims
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 10 | 603 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 10 | 627 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0089?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0089f.pdf |
