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Introduced
01/05/2017
01/05/2017
In Committee
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2017
03/30/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing KRS 525.135 law to redefine "torture" of dogs and cats to include deliberate neglect or physical abuse that results in the death or serious injury of the animal. It provides for the forfeiture of ownership of the dog or cat upon conviction, and prohibits the offender from owning, possessing, or maintaining custody of a dog or cat for five years for a first offense and for life for a second or subsequent offense. The bill also requires forfeited dogs and cats to be offered to animal rescue organizations or given to county animal shelters, and specifies that the acts outlined in the bill do not constitute cruelty to animals under other existing laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
C. Wesley Morgan (R)*,
Robert Benvenuti (R),
Jim Duplessis (R),
Mark Hart (R),
Joni Jenkins (D),
Donna Mayfield (R),
Ruth Ann Palumbo (D),
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 02/07/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/17RS/HB135.htm |
| Corrections Impact | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/17RS/HB135/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/17RS/HB135/LM.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/17RS/HB135/bill.pdf |
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