HF869Introduced in the House
A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 245.)
Introduced by State Government
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 245.)
Where it stands
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 758.
April 10, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Report · April 3, 2025
20
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
20 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Taylor | 2 | Yes |
| Lynn Evans | 3 | Yes |
| Dave Rowley | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Schultz | 6 | Yes |
| Tom Shipley | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Dawson | 10 | Yes |
| Julian Garrett | 11 | Yes |
| Cherielynn Westrich | 13 | Yes |
| Tony Bisignano | 15 | Yes |
| Izaah Knox | 17 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 564.
Passed House, yeas 95, nays 1. H.J. 736.
Immediate message. H.J. 748.
Message from House. S.J. 603.
Read first time, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 603.
Subcommittee: Dawson, Bisignano, and Lofgren. S.J. 640.
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/27/2025 10:00AM Room 217 Conference Room.
Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 695.
Placed on calendar.
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 758.
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