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HB 717 - Penalties for Owners of Dogs Involved in a Second Assault - Key Vote
Georgia Key Votes
Chuck Williams voted Yea (Passage) on this legislation.
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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (119-24) - March 7, 2012
NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.
Legislation - Bill Failed (House) (82-73) - March 5, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Penalties for Owners of Dogs Involved in a Second Assault
Vote to pass a bill that classifies a dog attack on an individual that results in severe injury or death as a felony for the owner of the dog.
- Establishes that the penalty for a felony conviction may include the following (Sec. 1):
- At least 1 and no more than 3 years imprisonment; and
- A fine not to exceed $20,000.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 11, 2012
Title: Penalties for Owners of Dogs Involved in a Second Assault
Sponsors
- Amy Carter (GA - R)
- Karla Drenner (GA - D)
- Penny Houston (GA - R)
- John Meadows III (GA - R)
- Ann R. Purcell (GA - R) (Out Of Office)
