2021-2022 Regular Session • South Carolina Legislature
H4981: Animal Cruelty
Legislative Summary
Amend Section 47-1-170, Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, Relating To The Penalties For A Cruelty To Animals Conviction, So As To Require The Payment Of All Reasonable Costs Incurred Related To The Conviction And To Prohibit A Person Convicted Of A Subsequent Offense Of Cruelty To Animals From Owning An Animal For A Period Not To Exceed Five Years.
Bill History
2/16/2022
Introduced and read first time
House of Representatives
2/16/2022
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/16/2022)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Judiciary(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Republican: 5
Democrat: 2
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Carter
Republican