This bill makes owners of animals seized by law enforcement for animal cruelty or neglect violations responsible for all costs related to the seizure, including care, notifications, attorney's fees, and court costs. It also gives law enforcement agencies a legal claim (lien) on the seized animal to recover these costs, and allows prosecutors to ask the court to require owners to post a bond upfront to cover expenses while the animal remains in custody during criminal proceedings.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Senate Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 172
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 129
Timothy Johns
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R