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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Crossed Over
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing that certain crimes relating to animals do not include certain activities; establishing that each 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; 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; etc.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that certain crimes relating to animals do not include certain activities, such as customary veterinary and agricultural practices, research, and normal human activities where animal pain is incidental and unavoidable. It also states that each animal harmed in a violation of the animal cruelty laws is a separate offense and shall be deemed an individual victim for sentencing purposes. Additionally, the bill mandates that a conviction for an animal-related crime cannot merge with a conviction for any other crime based on the same act, and the sentence for the animal-related crime may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any other crime.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Elizabeth Embry (D)*,
Nick Allen (D),
Jon Cardin (D),
Frank Conaway (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Sara Love (D),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Jen Terrasa (D),
William Valentine (R),
Last Action
Referred Rules (on 04/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0667?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0667t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0667_jud.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 333229/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/hb0667_33322901.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0667f.pdf |
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