To Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy for passing House Bill 5147.
According to a recent news article, Connecticut Governor Malloy has passed H.B. 5147 that will increase the penalty that intentional animal abusers receive from a class D felony to a class C felony. Upon conviction, an individual may face 1-10 years in jail, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Those convicted will be excluded from the accelerated rehabilitation program. H.B. 5147 will go into effect October 1, 2016.
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Take Action: Connecticut residents, contact Governor Malloy and thank him for passing H.B. 5147.