Tennessee SB 1277: Animal Cruelty and Abuse - As introduced, enhances the punishment for a second or subsequent conviction of aggravated cruelty to animals or a first conviction of aggravated cruelty to animals involving five or more animals, from a Class E felony to a Class C felony with a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days; requires that 100 percent of the minimum sentence be served. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 63, Chapter 12 and Title 66.

Status: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (as of 2020-05-27)

State: Tennessee · Session: 111 · Bill: SB 1277

Subjects: Animal Cruelty and Abuse

Sponsors: Griffey, Pody

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