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H4710Introduced in the House

Animal Cruelty

IntroducedHouse Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Introduced by James Burns, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 47-1-40, Relating To Ill-treatment Of Animals Generally, So As To Add Exceptions.

Where it stands

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

January 13, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled

  2. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

  3. Introduced and read first time

  4. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

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