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FL S0952

FL S0952
Cruelty to Animals


summary

Introduced
11/16/2017
In Committee
12/04/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Citing this act as "Ponce's Law"; authorizing a court to prohibit certain offenders from owning or having contact with animals, etc.

AI Summary

This bill, citing "Ponce's Law", authorizes courts to prohibit certain offenders from owning or having contact with animals after being convicted of animal cruelty or aggravated animal cruelty. It also increases the penalties for intentionally tripping, felling, roping, or lassoing the legs of a horse, making it a third-degree felony, with some exceptions. Additionally, the bill amends the Criminal Punishment Code to include the newly designated felony for torturing an animal with intent to inflict intense pain, serious physical injury, or death.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Died in Rules (on 03/10/2018)

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