BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5153

SB 5153: Life-threatening animal cont

Allowing the defense of necessity to unlawful killing of a wild animal.

Summary

  • A person may use the defense of necessity if charged with illegally killing a wild animal. The legal elements of a defense of necessity are delineated.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5153), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 12, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Versions
SB 5153, SSB 5153

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5153 in other sessions

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