2019 Senate Bill 429

Criminalize veterinarian not reporting abuse

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 20, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Pete Lucido (R-8)

To make it a misdemeanor crime for a veterinarian who suspects animal abuse or neglect, to fail to report this to an appropriate animal control shelter or law enforcement agency.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Nov. 12, 2019

Reported without amendment

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