2016 House Bill 5670

Authorize civil sanctions and fines for treating child’s pet cruelly

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Robert Kosowski (D-16)

To make it a civil offense punishable by $500 and at least 100 hours of community service to “inflict cruel treatment on a companion animal (pet) in the presence of a child”.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

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