House Sponsors: DART-GASH AND LYONS,JOSEPH. Short description: ABUSED ANIMALS-SEIZURE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that provisions concerning the seizure of animals used in entertainment applies to all animals (now, those provisions apply only to dogs). Provides that owners of a seized animal must be given notice of the seizure. Provides for the disposition of the seized animal. Allows certain persons to take an animal into temporary protective custody if there is reason to believe the animal has been abused, there is imminent danger to the animal's health, and there is not time to obtain a court order of impoundment. Provides persons acting in good faith with respect to abused animals with civil and criminal immunity. Makes other changes. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status