2017 Senate Bill 277

Increase animal cruelty penalties

Introduced in the Senate

March 28, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To authorize sentencing guidelines for the enhanced penalties proposed by Senate Bill 276 for certain “aggravated” animal cruelty crimes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 27, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.