2014 Senate Bill 990

Allow adoption of dog-fight dogs

Introduced in the Senate

June 11, 2014

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To revise a law that bans breeding, buying or selling an animal that been trained or used for fighting, or its offspring, so as to allow for adoption of these animals if the shelter or agency responsible for the animal finds that it is fit for placement and does not pose a threat to public safety.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 1, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.