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S79Senate2015-2016 Session

Prohibits persons who have been convicted of animal cruelty from working at an animal shelter

Sponsor Patrick M. GallivanSD-59+2 co-sponsorsAffects Economy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Agriculture
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In Assembly · Agriculture

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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. Gallivan

Senator · Senate District 59

Chair, Crime Victims, Crime And Correction

History

  1. Referred to agriculture
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 60–1
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.753
  7. Referred to agriculture
  8. Referred to agriculture

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to limiting the right of a person who has violated certain animal cruelty statutes from working at an animal shelter

Purpose

To prohibit people who are convicted of animal cruelty from working in positions that place them in direct control of animal care.

Summary of provisions

Sections 351, 353-a, 353, and 355 of the agriculture and markets law are amended by adding a new subdivision which states that no person in violation of the section is allowed to be a dog or animal control officer, or work at an animal shelter, pound, humane society, animal protective association, or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, This restriction will not prevent the court from sentencing a person to community service in such a facility.

Justification

There have been numerous instances of animal abuse that occur in establishments created to protect and care for animals. Often, the accused are managers or employees of such establishments. Currently, there is nothing preventing them from remaining in these positions, or being hired in the future. For the same reason that sex offenders are not allowed to be hired as daycare workers, convicted animal abusers should not be in a position to oversee the care of animals.

Legislative history

2013-14: S.583-D Passed Senate

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect thirty days after it becomes a law

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