VETERINARIANS: REPORT ANIMAL ABUSE, NEGLECT                                 S.B. 429 (S-2):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 429 (Substitute S-2 as reported)

Sponsor:  Senator Peter J. Lucido

Committee:  Judiciary and Public Safety

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Penal Code to allow a licensed veterinarian who had reasonable cause to suspect the abuse or neglect of a companion animal to report the suspected abuse or neglect to an animal control shelter in or a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the geographic location where the abuse or neglect allegedly occurred.

Proposed MCL 750.50d                                            Legislative Analyst:  Stephen Jackson

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  11-12-19                                                 Fiscal Analyst:  Joe Carrasco

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.