Animal Cruelty

Summary

The bill makes it a disciplinary violation for veterinarians who fail to report suspected animal cruelty and obligates veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other animal‑treatment employees to notify law enforcement or animal control. It also grants immunity to anyone who makes a good‑faith report and makes it a misdemeanor to alter or destroy veterinary records to hide abuse. The goal is to improve detection of animal abuse while shielding professionals who report it.

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