S.B. 615: Domestic Violence - Cruelty Toward a Pet

Domestic Violence - Cruelty Toward a Pet

 

* Allows a protective order to be placed on a pet or service animal during cases of domestic violence

 

* If the animal is in the custody of the abuser, requires them to release the animal to an eligible person

 

Committee: Judicial Proceedings

 

Complete Text: http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/sb0615.htm