Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties
Sponsor: Benjamin F. Kramer (District 19)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
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 (10)
MGA witness listFAV 10Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Rosenberg, Glenn | For Better, Easier, and Faster Expungements | Position only |
| FAV | Braveheart, T. Shekhinahlobbyist | Justice PoIicy Institute | Position only |
| FAV | Morningstar, Sara | Montgomery County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ingle, Thomas | Montgomery County Office of Animal Services | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | LAWRENCE, GREGORY | Montgomery County Office of Animal Services | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Breckenridge, Jack | Montgomery County Police, ISB | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | EGAN, KIMBERLY | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Kramer, Senator Kramerlegislator | Individual | Oral |