The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 474, sponsored by Rep. Negele, on probation and parole for animal abusers. This bill defines “animal abuse offense” and “companion animal” and establishes as a mandatory condition of probation and parole that a person convicted of an animal abuse offense may not own, harbor, or train a companion animal.
The Tippecanoe Prosecutor, Indiana Humane Society, and Indiana Spay and Neuter testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 11-0.
Read the bill here: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/474