Kentucky HB 135: AN ACT relating to animal torture. Amend KRS 525.135 to redefine " torture" to include deliberate neglect or physical abuse that results in, the death of or serious physical injury to a dog or cat; provide for forfeiture of ownership of the dog or cat upon conviction or plea; prohibit future ownership of a dog or cat for five years for a first offense and life for a second or subsequent offense; require forfeited dogs and cats be offered to animal rescue organizations or given to county animal shelters.

Status: To Judiciary (H) (as of 2017-02-07)

State: Kentucky · Session: 2017RS · Bill: HB 135

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