2017 House Bill 4442

Mandate social workers report animal abuse

Introduced in the House

March 30, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

To establish that if a government child protective services worker has reason to believe animal abuse or neglect is occurring, he or she must report it in writing to animal control officials within 72 hours, with penalties of up to 90 days in jail for failing to do so in serious cases, and up to four years for false reports.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary