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Animal abuse: probation: treatment.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

CA SB 580 · Senate Bill · 2019–2020

Stage
Session ended
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
5
Latest action
Aug 20, 2020

What it does

Existing law makes it a crime to maliciously and intentionally maim, mutilate, torture, wound, or kill a living animal. If a defendant is granted probation for a conviction of this offense, existing law requires the court to order the defendant to complete counseling designed to evaluate and treat behavior or conduct disorders.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Aug 20, 2020

  4. Law (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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