The bill known as “Reba’s Law” aimed to increase penalties for animal cruelty in Nevada but failed to advance before the state legislature’s deadline. Named after a bulldog named Reba who died after being left in extreme heat, the legislation was introduced by Assemblymember Melissa Hardy to increase the penalty for acts of torture or cruelty to an animal from one to four years to one to 10 years. While the Clark County District Attorney’s Office supported the bill, some members of the Assembly raised concerns about a provision that would make witnesses of animal violence mandatory reporters. Critics argued it could have unintended consequences for victims of domestic violence. Despite these concerns, no amendments were made to the bill after a hearing on March 19. Animal advocates expressed shock and disappointment at the bill’s failure, vowing to work to unseat those responsible in the next election. The failure of the bill has left many animals in Nevada vulnerable and unprotected against animal cruelty.
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