Includes animal cruelty against victim's animal within definition of domestic violence and other types of abuse; establishes immunity for reporting animal cruelty; mandates reporting of animal cruelty in certain circumstances.
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This bill expands the definition of domestic violence to include animal cruelty against a victim’s animal. It establishes immunity for veterinarians and others who report suspected animal cruelty, encouraging reporting while protecting those who do so in good faith. The bill also mandates reporting of animal cruelty in specific circumstances, such as by healthcare facility employees and law enforcement investigating domestic violence cases.
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