2015 Senate Bill 219

Revise animal abuser ownership ban

Introduced in the Senate

March 18, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To revise a law that prohibits an individual convicted of animal abuse from owning a similar animal for five years after being sentenced, to instead extend the ban to five years after completing the sentence, or whichever is later.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 7, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 28, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 28, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary