Bill Summary

HB 297 Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates (2024 Session)
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Sponsors
by Cross, Jacques Co Sponsors: Killebrew, Benjamin
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Summary
Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates: 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
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committees of reference
» H Criminal Justice Subcommittee
   H Judiciary Committee
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Actions
10/27/23
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Filed
11/13/23
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Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
11/13/23
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Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
03/08/24
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Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
0297
Filed on 10/27/23
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
828.035
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