2019 Senate Bill 352

Mandate social workers report animal abuse

Introduced in the Senate

June 5, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Pete Lucido (R-8)

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 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.