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Cruelty to Companion Animals

Bill Number: UT S.B. 297
Bill Status: Signed into Law
HSUS Position: Support
Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen Christensen (R, 19)
Legislature Status: Adjourned

Makes torture of a dog or cat a third degree felony on the first offense.

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Text and Status of S.B. 297