Introduced
by
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
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.