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Introduced
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
In Committee
02/23/2024
02/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 525.125 to define "animal fight"; provide that a person is guilty of cruelty to animals in the first degree when he or she knowingly causes an animal to engage in an animal fight, participates in the organization or operation of an animal fight, is present at an animal fight, or allows a minor to attend an animal fight; provide that falconry authorized by a valid permit and hunting license shall not constitute a violation of this section; provide that cruelty to animals in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor if a person is present at an animal fight or allows a minor to attend an animal fight; require the court to forfeit the animal that is the subject of the violation, terminate or limit a person's ability possess animals, and transfer the animal to the original owner or the county animal control officer; amend KRS 515.130 and 436.610 to conform.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky law to define "animal fight" and establish that a person is guilty of cruelty to animals in the first degree if they knowingly cause an animal to engage in an animal fight, participate in the organization or operation of an animal fight, are present at an animal fight, or allow a minor to attend an animal fight. The bill provides that cruelty to animals in the first degree for being present at an animal fight or allowing a minor to attend is a Class A misdemeanor, while other violations are a Class D felony. The court is required to forfeit the animal involved, limit the person's ability to possess animals, and transfer the animal to the original owner or county animal control officer if the person is convicted. The bill also amends other laws to conform with these changes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee On Judiciary (10:00:00 3/7/2024 Annex Room 129) (on 03/07/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Other Law and Crime
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb243.html | 02/21/2024 |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/24RS/sb243/CI.pdf | 02/21/2024 |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/24RS/sb243/LM.pdf | 02/21/2024 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/sb243/orig_bill.pdf | 02/21/2024 |
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