MD SB872 | 2024 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB80
Note: Carry Over of previous SB85
Note: Carry Over of previous SB85
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-07 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-07 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing increased penalties of imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine not to exceed $5,000 or both for the abuse or neglect of an animal if the abuse or neglect results in the death or euthanasia of the animal; and authorizing the court, as a condition of sentencing a certain defendant, to prohibit the defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a period of time determined by the court.
Title
Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-07 | Senate | Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-02-02 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
SB872 (Carry Over) 2024-02-07 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
SB85 (Carry Over) 2023-01-30 - Hearing 2/01 at 2:30 p.m.
SB85 (Carry Over) 2023-01-30 - Hearing 2/01 at 2:30 p.m.
Subjects
Abuse
Animals
Courts
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Death
defendants
Penalties and Sentences
Time
Veterinarians
Animals
Courts
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Death
defendants
Penalties and Sentences
Time
Veterinarians
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 10 | 604 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0872?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0872f.pdf |
