2012 Senate Bill 1229

Create crime of gaining access to livestock with ill intent

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 15, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Judy Emmons (R-33)

To create a new crime of attempting to gain access to "agricultural production facility” through false statements, including trying to get a job there, with the intent of causing damage, disrupting operations or removing (“liberating”) animals, subject to penalties of up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary