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House approves amended animal-cruelty bill after heated debate over definitions
Utah House of Representatives (2007 General Session) · February 28, 2007
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Summary
After contentious debate over language including "veterinary care" and "depravity," the House amended and passed S.B. 190 on animal cruelty (54-18). Supporters described narrow torture provisions and exemptions for agriculture and zoos; opponents warned the language could be overbroad.
The Utah House debated and then passed S.B. 190, a measure that revises animal-cruelty statutes, adds narrow "torture" language and creates exemptions for agriculture, zoos and certain hunting activities. Representative Wyatt, sponsor, described the bill as protecting…
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