MD SB157 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-15 - Hearing 1/24 at 2:30 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 10 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-15 - Hearing 1/24 at 2:30 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Increasing the penalties by including a term of imprisonment of up to 90 days and a fine not to exceed $1,000 or both for abandoning a domestic animal in certain locations; establishing requirements for the microchipping of dogs on a transfer of ownership and for the management of information relating to dogs with implanted microchips; authorizing the governing body of a county to establish reasonable penalties for a violation of the Act; and applying the Act prospectively.
Title
Domestic Animals - Penalties for Abandonment and Microchip Requirements for Dogs
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-15 | Senate | Hearing 1/24 at 2:30 p.m. |
| 2024-01-10 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
| 2023-10-23 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Subjects
Animal Shelters
Counties
Counties - Generally
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Dogs
Domestic Animals
Identification
Penalties and Sentences
Records
Registration
Veterinarians
Counties
Counties - Generally
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Dogs
Domestic Animals
Identification
Penalties and Sentences
Records
Registration
Veterinarians
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 10 | 612 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Local Government | 13 | 108.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0157?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0157f.pdf |
