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Increase Penalties for Animal Cruelty

Bill Number: AK H.B. 138
Bill Status: Held Over
HSUS Position: Support
Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Carl Gatto (R, 13)
Legislature Status: Adjourned

Makes it a felony on the first offense to torture or poison an animal.

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Text and Status of H.B. 138