HB 297 -  Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates

by Cross and Jacques (CO-SPONSORS) Benjamin; Killebrew
Authorizes court to order separate advocate be appointed in interests of justice for certain criminal proceedings regarding cat or dog's welfare or custody; provides judge's decision denying appointment is not subject to appeal; authorizes appointed advocate to take certain actions involving proceedings; provides requirements for advocate.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024
Last Event: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Friday, March 8, 2024 2:25 PM

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 03/08/2024 - 2:25 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 01/09/2024 - 11:31 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 11/13/2023 - 2:21 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Judiciary Committee Time: 11/13/2023 - 2:21 PM Member: Committee: Judiciary Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 11/13/2023 - 2:21 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 10/27/2023 - 1:50 PM Member: Cross Committee: Version: __

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828.035 SB 272