HB 717 - Penalties for Owners of Dogs Involved in a Second Assault - Georgia Key Vote
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Sean Jerguson voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- House Bill Passed
- March 7, 2012
- House Bill Failed
- March 5, 2012
- Introduced
- Jan. 11, 2012
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Title: Penalties for Owners of Dogs Involved in a Second Assault
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
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.
Highlights:
- 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.
Title: Penalties for Owners of Dogs Involved in a Second Assault