Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 80: Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 80 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on October 25, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect - Penalties. Primary sponsor: Will Smith (Democratic), Ben Kramer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 183.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ben Kramer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 183
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 3/26 at 3:15 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
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