S0468Introduced in the Senate
Animal Cruelty
Introduced by Tommy Wright, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Providing that failure to report suspected animal cruelty is grounds for certain disciplinary actions; requiring that a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or other animal treatment provider employee who makes a good faith report of animal cruelty to certain officials be held harmless from certain liability, disciplinary action, and retaliation; providing penalties for certain veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or animal treatment provider employees or volunteers who knowingly alter or destroy a medical record for the purpose of concealing animal cruelty, etc.
Where it stands
Died in Criminal Justice
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Regulated Industries · February 10, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Mayfield | 32 | Yes |
| LaVon Bracy Davis | 40 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Yes |
| Jason Brodeur | 10 | Yes |
| Jim Boyd | 20 | Yes |
| Daniel Burgess | 23 | Yes |
| Mackenson Bernard | 24 | Yes |
| Jason Pizzo | 37 | Yes |
| Alexis Calatayud | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Regulated Industries; Criminal Justice; Rules
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
Favorable by Regulated Industries; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
Now in Criminal Justice
Died in Criminal Justice
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