Criminal Law - Cruelty to Law Enforcement Animals - Recklessness
Sponsor: Benjamin F. Kramer (District 19)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering, from intentional to reckless, the mental state required as an element of cruelty to animals owned or used by law enforcement units.
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Testimony (2)
MGA witness listFAV 2Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Humane Society of the United States | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Kramer, Senator Kramerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVBevan-Dangel, JenniferHumane Society of the United StatesRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland; Humane Society of the United States; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Humane World for Animals