SB604:
Animal cruelty; companion animals, penalty.
Bill Summary:
Animal cruelty; companion animals; penalty. Clarifies that animals are not considered companion animals only when actively involved in bona fide medical or scientific experimentation. Current law exempts animals from the definition of companion animal if they are regulated under federal law as research animals.
Bill Patron: Stanley
Last Action(s):
(House) Signed by Speaker March 10, 2022
(Senate) Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022 March 22, 2022
(Governor) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0092)
Bill Status:
Passed House
Passed Senate
Approved