SB 71

  • Delaware Senate Bill
  • 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
  • Introduced in Senate Apr 26, 2023
  • Passed Senate Apr 25, 2023
  • Passed House May 09, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Jun 27, 2023

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reporting Suspected Animal Cruelty.

Abstract

This Act requires law-enforcement agencies, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Department of Justice to report suspected animal cruelty to the Office of Animal Welfare that is discovered while performing their responsibilities in child welfare cases. This Act also provides immunity to people who in good faith, report suspected animal cruelty. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Bill Sponsors (15)

Votes


May 09, 2023

Apr 25, 2023

Actions


Jun 27, 2023

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

May 09, 2023

House

Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT

May 03, 2023

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Health & Human Development

Apr 26, 2023

House

Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Health & Human Development

Apr 25, 2023

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Apr 05, 2023

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 Favorable

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Health & Social Services

Mar 28, 2023

Senate

Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Health & Social Services

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