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HB3791Introduced in the House

HUMANE CARE-POLICE/RESCUE DOG

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Introduced by Tom Weber, District 64

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as Dax's Law. In provisions concerning injuring or killing police animals, removes references to service animals. Provides that, if an offender is convicted of willfully or maliciously torturing, mutilating, injuring, disabling, poisoning, or killing any animal used for law enforcement purposes, the offender shall, among other penalties, be responsible for any veterinarian bills for the animal that was injured. Makes other changes.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 21, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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