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Increased Penalties for Animal Cruelty

Bill Number: MD H.B. 378
Bill Status: Failed
HSUS Position: Support
Bill Sponsor(s): Del. Nick Kipke (R, 31)
Legislature Status: Adjourned

Increases penalties for animal cruelty; requires a minimum of 1 year imprisonment for people convicted of felony animal cruelty; requires psychological counseling for people convicted of animal cruelty.

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Text of H.B. 378