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Animal Cruelty Study and Violence Prevention Grant Program

This act aims to study the link between animal cruelty and future violence against humans. It also establishes a grant program to help local communities prevent animal cruelty and rehabilitate offenders, potentially increasing community safety.
Key points
Directs the Attorney General to conduct a study on the underlying factors of animal cruelty and its predictive link to future human violence.
Establishes a grant program to assist eligible entities in developing strategies for detecting, intervening in, and preventing animal cruelty, and rehabilitating offenders.
Authorizes funding for training law enforcement, judges, and mental health professionals to better identify and respond to animal cruelty.
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Print number: 117_S_4743
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2022-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4743.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Directs the Attorney General to conduct a study on the underlying factors of animal cruelty and its predictive link to future human violence.
  • Establishes a grant program to assist eligible entities in developing strategies for detecting, intervening in, and preventing animal cruelty, and rehabilitating offenders.
  • Authorizes funding for training law enforcement, judges, and mental health professionals to better identify and respond to animal cruelty.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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