2013 Senate Bill 286

Increase penalties for certain animal abuse crimes

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the increased animal cruelty penalties proposed by Senate Bill 285.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 17, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Jan. 29, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.