SB 272: Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates
GENERAL BILL by Bradley
Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates; Authorizing a court to order that a separate advocate be appointed in the interests of justice for certain criminal proceedings regarding a cat or dog’s welfare or custody; providing that a judge’s decision denying an appointment of such an advocate is not subject to appeal; providing requirements for an individual to serve as an advocate, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2024
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Senate - Died in Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Senate - Died in Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Judiciary (JU)
- Criminal Justice (CJ)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2023 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 11/7/2023 | Senate |
• Referred to Judiciary; Criminal Justice; Rules |
| 1/9/2024 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/11/2024 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 01/16/24, 8:30 am, 412 Knott Building |
| 1/16/2024 | Senate |
• Favorable by Judiciary; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 • Now in Criminal Justice |
| 3/8/2024 | Senate |
• Died in Criminal Justice |
