Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: In Committee

SB 331 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING.

Last action — Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 331, and Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act imposes an increased penalty for certain already illegal activity involving animal fighting by increasing the classification of felony for individuals engaging in the organization of animal fights or are directly involved in the act of carrying out or causing animal fighting by reclassifying this activity as a Class D felony.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 331, and Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee in Senate

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 331 do?
This Act imposes an increased penalty for certain already illegal activity involving animal fighting by increasing the classification of felony for individuals engaging in the organization of animal fights or are directly involved in the act of carrying out or causing animal fighting by reclassifying this activity as a Class D felony.
Who sponsors SB 331?
SB 331 is sponsored by Stephen Smyk and Colin Bonini.
What is the current status of SB 331?
This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track SB 331?
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