This bill addresses cross-reporting between instances of child abuse and animal abuse.
This bill:
- requires the courts to report information about certain animal abuse convictions to the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS);
- allows a local animal control authority and a local DCFS office to establish a collaboration agreement;
- clarifies that a DCFS caseworker may report instances of potential animal abuse or neglect; and
- prohibits an employer preventing or retaliating against a veterinarian for reporting suspected animal cruelty.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 58-28-602, 80-2-301, 80-2-701