Revises companion animal abuse laws

Sponsors

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Primary Sponsors

Bill Patmon

District	10
Party	Democrat
Chamber	House of Representatives

David Hall

District	70
Party	Republican
Chamber	House of Representatives

Co-Sponsors

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House	Senate	Governor
Introduced Feb 11 2015 Referred to committee Feb 12 2015 Reported - Substitute Jun 17 2015 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed Jun 25 2015 Vote Result Passed Concurred in Senate amendments May 25 2016 Vote Result Passed	Introduced Jun 29 2015 Referred to committee Sep 17 2015 Passed May 25 2016 Vote Result Passed Reported - Substitute May 25 2016 Vote Result Favorable Passage	Sent To The Governor Jun 08 2016 Signed By The Governor Jun 13 2016 Effective Sep 13 2016

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