HB256 Alabama 2018 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Animals, cruelty to dogs and cats, shelter defined, Sec. 13A-11-240 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, a person commits the crime of cruelty to a dog or cat in the second degree if he or she deprives the animal of necessary shelter.
This bill would provide a specific definition of the shelter required.
Relating to animals; to amend Section 13A-11-240, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to definitions for animal cruelty laws, to provide a definition of shelter.
Subjects
Animals
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2018 | H | Pending third reading on day 11 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| February 8, 2018 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| January 18, 2018 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill News
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB256 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature