Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties
Sponsor: Linda Foley (District 15)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing increased penalties of imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine not to exceed $5,000 or both for the abuse or neglect of an animal if the abuse or neglect results in the death or euthanasia of the animal; and authorizing the court, as a condition of sentencing a certain defendant, to prohibit the defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a period of time determined by the court.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | King, Joyce | Frederick County State's Attorney's Office | Oral |
| FAV | LAWRENCE, GREGORY | Montgomery County Office of Animal Services | Oral |
| FAV | Breckenridge, Jack | Montgomery County Police, ISB | Oral |
| FAV | Woodward, Carlotta | Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Foley, Delegate Foleylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Foley, Linda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Morningstar, Sara | Montgomery County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Koenig, Thomas | Montgomery County Office of Animal Service | Oral |