Some offenders won't be allowed to adopt pets
AUSTIN (KXAN) - A bill to create an animal abuse database in Texas passed the Senate Tuesday night 25-5. However, a last-minute amendment to HB 1103 made sure the database – similar to the state's sex offender registry – only be available to police.
In addition to the registry, animal cruelty offenders must attend a responsible pet owner class. Some people would not be allowed to adopt pets either.
The bill would require people convicted of cruelty to animals, attacks on an assistance animal, cruelty to livestock, and dogfighting to be listed on the registry, which would be managed by the Department of Public Safety.
Critics in the Senate argue the bill is too harsh for people convicted of animal cruelty as opposed to sex offenders.
KXAN covered the idea for this registry significantly since last fall, when lawmakers first started working with animal advocacy groups. Law enforcement was generally on board.
Monday marks the end of the regular session, and HB 1103 must now return to the House for final approval. A similar Senate bill was left pending in committee. ..Source.. by Josh Hinkle
Law enforcement is generally on board with every lame idea that involves spending money in their direction. Wouldn't they just love to bring back the Third Reich where they run everything?
ReplyDeleteDisappionting to say the least. This won't put the list in the hands of those who are handing the animals over to possible abusers. So it's pretty much inneffective! The whole purpose was to enamble the shelters to check the potential adopters to ensure the safety of the animals!!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom some of the stories I read, law enforcement ARE the abusers.....shooting animals for NO good reason and then getting a slap on the wrist for it. Makes me PUKE.
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