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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing that each domestic or farm animal harmed in a violation of a prohibition against animal cruelty is a separate offense and shall be deemed an individual victim for purposes of the sentencing guidelines stacking rule; and establishing that a conviction for a crime relating to animals may not merge with a conviction for any other crime based on the act establishing the violation and that a sentence imposed may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence based on the act establishing a violation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that each domestic or farm animal harmed in a violation of animal cruelty laws is considered a separate offense and an individual victim for sentencing purposes. It also states that a conviction for a crime relating to animals cannot be merged with a conviction for any other crime based on the same act, and the sentence imposed may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any other crime related to the violation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading Passed with Amendments (on 04/04/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0017?ys=2024RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0017_jud.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 213126/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0017_21312601.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0017t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 653925/1 (Senator Bailey) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0017_65392501.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 183726/1 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0017_18372601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0017_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0017f.pdf |
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