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Committee adopts substitute, then holds animal-protection bill after questions
Summary
Lawmakers considered HB 461 to speed rehoming of abused or seized pets, allow restitution from offenders, and require programming for repeat abusers. Committee adopted substitute language but later voted to hold the bill for further questions rather than sending it to the floor.
Representative (sponsor) told the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee that House Bill 461 seeks to protect abused pets, reduce shelter costs and hold offenders accountable by creating a clear judicial pathway to determine placement of animals seized for abuse or while owners are incarcerated.
The sponsor said the bill would “ensure that rescued pets are not kept in shelters indefinitely by allowing courts to review their status and determine placement through a clear legal process.”…
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