HB 278-FN (2009): relative to the penalty for mistreating service animals.

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HB 278-FN (2009)

relative to the penalty for mistreating service animals.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 6, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 19-0)
  • March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 581-FN (2008): relative to the penalty for purposely mistreating service animals.

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