2017 Senate Bill 276

Increase animal cruelty penalties

Introduced in the Senate

March 28, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To authorize up to seven years in prison for certain “aggravated” animal cruelty crimes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 27, 2017

Reported without amendment

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