2019 House Bill 4592

Authorize appointing “interest of the animal” counsel in animal welfare cases

Introduced in the House

May 15, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-15)

To authorize courts in an animal cruelty or animal welfare case to appoint a pro bono lawyer or law student as an advocate to represent the interests of the animal or the interests of justice.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary