Kentucky 2022 Regular Session Status: Introduced

BR 140 — AN ACT relating to torture of a dog or cat.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

This bill aims to strengthen penalties for the torture of dogs and cats.

The bill increases legal consequences for anyone found guilty of torturing dogs or cats. It seeks to provide better protection for these animals and discourage such cruel behavior.

Bill Text

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (138)

138 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current status of BR 140?
This bill died with 2022 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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