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HB 23-1286

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Increase Penalty Cruelty Police And Service Animals

Plain-English Summary

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House Bill 23-1286, which has been approved and signed into law by the governor, increases fines for people who are cruel or commit aggravated cruelty towards service animals, police working dogs, and police horses in Colorado. This means that anyone found guilty of mistreating these animals will face harsher financial penalties starting June 2, 2023. The bill aims to protect these important animals by deterring harmful behavior through stricter legal consequences.

Official Summary

The act increases monetary penalties for cruelty and aggravated cruelty to service animals, certified police working dogs, and police working horses. APPROVED by Governor June 2, 2023 EFFECTIVE June 2, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber
House
First action
2023-06-02
Latest action
2023-04-05
Last action desc.
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
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Sponsors

Related Legislation

This bill affects (6)

amends
SB 23-170(2023A)· signed
Extreme Risk Protection Order Petitions
amends
HB 18-1041(2018A)· signed
Crime Of Cruelty To Certified Police Working Horse
amends
HB 23-1293(2023A)· signed
Felony Sentencing Commission Recommendations
amends
HB 18-1024(2018A)· signed
Relocate Title 12 Racing to New Title 44
amends
HB 18-1436(2018A)· signed
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
amends
HB 22-1257(2022A)· signed
2022 Criminal And Juvenile Justice Commission Recommendations

Affected by (1)

relates
HB 24-1074(2024A)· signed
Aggravated Cruelty to Law Enforcement Animals

Votes

BILL
2023-05-03 · Senate · pass — Yes: 35 · No: 0 · Other: —
BILL
2023-04-24 · House · pass — Yes: 61 · No: 3 · Other: —