This bill increases penalties for animal neglect, abandonment, and mistreatment in South Dakota. Cases that result in serious physical injury, illness, or death to an animal now become a Class 6 felony instead of remaining a misdemeanor, while basic violations stay as Class 1 misdemeanors.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1. S.J. 1
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend S.J. 1
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 127
Timothy Johns
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Deferred to the 41st legislative day