Georgia
Cruelty to K-9s act moves to Georgia House
Gwinnett County Okay-9 Kai retires after a capturing left him with simply three legs. (FOX 5)
ATLANTA – Some Georgia lawmakers wish to impose stricter penalties for anyone who harasses, injures, or kills a police canine.
The invoice simplifies a Georgia legislation already on the books, providing a extra broad definition of what qualifies as a legislation enforcement animal.
Gwinnett County Okay-9 Kai partly impressed the Cruelty to Okay-9s act.
Kai was retired final month after being shot within the line of responsibility.
The legislation would change the penalty for probably the most severe crime with a minimal of two years in jail, and a high quality of as much as $50,000.
The Senate permitted the measure on crossover day.
A Home subcommittee will take it up someday subsequent week.