In CommitteeFiled May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 29, 2026
Summary
The LEASH Act amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to add a reporting requirement for felony convictions involving animal cruelty. Grant applicants must certify they will submit conviction data, including names, to the Attorney General, and the DOJ will build a publicly accessible database. The measure aims to improve transparency and tracking of animal‑cruelty offenses.
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