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Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties FOR the purpose of establishing increased penalties for the abuse or neglect of an animal if the abuse or neglect results in the death or euthanasia of the animal; 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 certain period of time; and generally relating to animal abuse and neglect. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 10-604 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill establishes increased penalties for the abuse or neglect of an animal if the abuse or neglect results in the death or euthanasia of the animal. It authorizes the court to prohibit a defendant convicted of animal abuse or neglect from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a period of time determined by the court. The bill also allows the court to order a defendant to participate in and pay for psychological counseling and pay all reasonable costs incurred in removing, housing, treating, or euthanizing an animal confiscated from the defendant.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (14:30:00 2/1/2023 ) (on 02/01/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0085?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0085f.pdf |
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