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Board rejects resolution supporting SB 1024 after debate over fines and role of mental‑health providers
Summary
A resolution to support California Senate Bill 1024 (animal cruelty and related provisions) failed 7–4 after supervisors raised concerns about higher fines and treatment/evaluation authority.
A resolution to declare San Francisco’s support for California Senate Bill 1024 (SB 1024) failed during the May 8 meeting by a 7‑4 vote after supervisors debated elements of the bill.
Supervisor Katie Tang sponsored the resolution and said SB 1024 strengthens responses to animal cruelty and establishes mandatory mental‑health evaluation for certain cruelty offenses; Tang and supporters also cited studies linking…
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