California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Introduced

AB 2645 — Abused animals: advocates.

Last action — From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law proscribes various forms of animal abuse and neglect and imposes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for a violation of those laws. Existing law defines an animal for purposes of those laws. This bill would authorize a court, upon its own motion or upon request of a party or counsel for a party, to appoint an advocate to represent the interests of an animal that is the subject of criminal proceedings relating to animal abuse or neglect, as specified. The bill would delineate the duties and authority of the advocate and prescribe the procedures for appointing an advocate. The bill would require the court clerk to maintain a list of attorneys and certified law students who have indicated a willingness to serve as advocates and specify the eligibility criteria. These provisions would apply to cases arising from arrests made on or after January 1, 2021.

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Action History

  1. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  2. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Nazarian · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Nazarian

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2645 do?
Existing law proscribes various forms of animal abuse and neglect and imposes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for a violation of those laws. Existing law defines an animal for purposes of those laws. This bill would authorize a court, upon its own motion or upon request of a party or counsel for a party, to appoint an advocate to represent the interests of an animal that is the subject of criminal proceedings relating to animal abuse or neglect, as specified. The bill would delineate the duties and authority of the advocate and prescribe the procedures for appointing an advocate. The bill would require the court clerk to maintain a list of attorneys and certified law students who have indicated a willingness to serve as advocates and specify the eligibility criteria. These provisions would apply to cases arising from arrests made on or after January 1, 2021.
Who sponsors AB 2645?
AB 2645 is sponsored by Nazarian.
What is the current status of AB 2645?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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