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Cruelty to Animals Covered by Protection Orders

Bill Number: PA S.B. 32
Bill Status: Pending
HSUS Position: Support
Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D, 19)
Legislature Status: In Session

Creates a third degree felony for cruelty to an animal that is in the care, control, or supervision of a person who benefits from a protection order, and where the person committing the harm is subject to the protection order.

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Text of S.B. 32



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	Domestic Violence and Pets