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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, to be known as the "Responsible Dog Ownership Act," requires the establishment of leashing and fencing requirements by the Department of Health, to be implemented by municipalities throughout the State, that provide for the protection of the public, especially children, from unrestrained dogs. The bill also establishes penalties for violations of the act, and crimes of endangerment of a child by purposely, knowingly, or recklessly allowing a dog to roam without a leash or other restraint in a residential neighborhood, park, or other open space accessible to the public in which a child may be present.
AI Summary
This bill, to be known as the "Responsible Dog Ownership Act," requires the Department of Health to establish leashing and fencing requirements for dogs that municipalities must implement to protect the public, especially children, from unrestrained dogs. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, including crimes of endangerment when a dog roams without a leash and causes injury or death to a child. Additionally, the bill requires municipalities to allocate funds from dog licensing fees and penalties to enforce the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Reported from Assembly Comm. as a Substitute, 2nd Reading (on 06/21/2021)
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