Senate bill · 136
SB 64
Increase penalties for companion animal cruelty offenses
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8 days from first to latest action, across 2 recorded actions.
Filed
Feb 4
Referred to committee
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Heard in committee
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law
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Referred to committee
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
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| Bill | Author | Progress | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 247Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs | Meredith Lawson‐RoweD | Became law | Became law | Mar 20, 2026Effective 3/20/26 |
| HB 417Regards animal abuse offenses and penalties | Tom YoungR | Reported from committee | In progress | Jun 10, 2026Reported - Substitute |
| SB 252Prohibit a person from declawing a cat | Hearcel CraigD | Referred to committee | In progress | Oct 1, 2025Referred to committee |
| HB 676Regards wolfdog hybrids, abatement of certain animal nuisances | Rodney CreechR | Referred to committee | In progress | Feb 18, 2026Referred to committee |
| HB 241Regards dog quarantine, disposition hearing, after a dog attack | Meredith Lawson‐RoweD | Referred to committee | In progress | Apr 30, 2025Referred to committee |
| HB 992Prohibit cruelty to certain horses | Monica BlasdelR | Referred to committee | In progress | Nov 10, 2026Referred to committee |