S.20.1-4: Stopping Animal Sexual Abuse (SASA) Act (Statute)

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this Act shall be, the "Stopping Animal Sexual Abuse (SASA) Act."

Section 2 (Uniformity of laws on bestiality)
i. Bestiality shall be classified as a misdemeanor punishable with up to one years' imprisonment and no more than $2,000 in fines in all states and external territories of the Southern Region.

Section 3 (Animal abuse registry)
i. A Southern Animal Abuser Registry (SAAR) is hereby established as a compendium of persons convicted of the abuse, neglect, or maltreatment of animals, including but not limited to acts of bestiality.
ii. All persons so convicted, as well as all persons convicted of the maltreatment of animals under the laws of the Republic or another region, state, territory, or local jurisdiction thereof who shall reside in the South, shall be required to register with the SAAR.
iii. Registrants shall be prohibited from owning an animal, sharing the same place of residence with an animal, or performing paid or unpaid labor related to the care of animals.
iv. The above two clauses shall be in effect for a person registered in the SAAR for up to ten years. After this ten year period has lapsed, their registration will be removed from the SAAR.

Sponsor: Weatherboy1102

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

This bill is heavily based upon the Fremont version passed a few weeks ago. I gave Truman the idea for the bill.

I think this is something that we should all agree on. People who sexually abuse animals shouldn’t be around them, and there should be a registry of animal abusers. The 10 year period also follows my own philosophy that people can change.

Any questions or objections?

[West_Midlander]

This looks like good legislation that won't cost too much. I see stories about animal abuse locally, on the news, and it's tragic. I will sign this legislation if it comes to my desk.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Initially in favor of this legislation. Protecting animal rights is important.

[PragmaticPopulist]

As it is written now, I support the legislation.

[reagente]

I like the sentiment of the act, but I would like some clarification as to how Section 3, subsection i applies with regards to livestock production. Would "abuse, neglect, or maltreatment" be determined in relation to the industry standard?

[West_Midlander]

I like the sentiment of the act, but I would like some clarification as to how Section 3, subsection i applies with regards to livestock production. Would "abuse, neglect, or maltreatment" be determined in relation to the industry standard?

I interpret section III as related to dog-walking services, pet-grooming services, etc; however, Delegate WB should weigh in on his intent regarding this section.

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Section 3.I should be interpreted in relation to the industry standards, at least with food production. If anyone feels like that needs clarification, feel free to make an amendment. If there is none that anyone puts up within 24 hours, I'll call for a final vote.

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

I motion for a final vote.

[Senator-elect Spark]

I motion for a final vote.

I second the motion.

[West_Midlander]

I motion for a final vote.

I second the motion.

I guess the three of us are the Chamber (though I'm not in the Chamber, but Governor, now) Independent-avatar activity squad.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Final vote. 48 hours.
Aye

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Aye

[Senator-elect Spark]

Aye

[reagente]

Aye

[West_Midlander]

Mr. Speaker: I think the vote should now be closed.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

4 ayes, 0 nays. This bill passes.

[West_Midlander]

4 ayes, 0 nays. This bill passes.

X West_Midlander