This was sent to me in an e-mail..I haven't looked further into it, but this will be a great thing if it passes.
When this bill is introduced please write to your legislator(s) to ask them to VOTE YES!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Cruelty to Animals May Become Felony in Ohio
State Rep. Courtney Combs is a co-sponsor of House Bill 22 which proposes to make cruelty to animals a class five felony. Currently, this offense is classified as a second degree misdemeanor.
The FBI has released research that indicates that there is a link between violent crime against animals and violent crimes against humans.
The FOX News affiliate in Cleveland caught up with the bill's sponsors, who had this to say:
"The FBI has labeled animal abuse as a predictor of future crimes, including spousal battering, rape and murder," said HB 22 sponsor, Rep. Brian Williams D-41st District.
Co-sponsor Courtney Combs, R-54th District said, "Animal abusers must be treated as what they really are, cold hearted criminals."
The legislation is expected to hit the table this fall.