The bill passed out of the Agriculture, General Legislation, and Veterans Affairs Committee and now goes to the Crime Prevention Committee.
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| SF No. 0197 | |
| Committee Hearing Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2001 | |
| Committee: Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs | |
| Video Coverage: Impose felony penalty for extreme cruelty to pets and companion animals | |
| About the Bill: | |
| This bill imposes a felony penalty for certain egregious and intentional acts of violence against a pet or companion animal.
Currently, these cases can only be prosecuted as a misdemeanor. The proposal would creat
a graduated list of penalties with a maximum of two years in prison and a $5,000 fine. In
addition, the bill allows the courts to require psychological and behavioral counseling for
perpetrators. Senate File 0197 was sponsored by Senator Don Betzold, DFL-Fridley,
The bill passed out of the Agriculture, General Legislation, and Veterans Affairs Committee and now goes to the Crime Prevention Committee. |