2013 House Bill 4755

Revise animal abuser ownership ban

Introduced in the House

May 21, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Harvey Santana (D-9)

To revise a law that prohibits an individual convicted of animal abuse from owning a similar animal for five years after being sentenced, to instead extend the ban to five years after completing the sentence.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Jan. 22, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 6, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2014

Passed in the House 93 to 17 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 16, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 1, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.