Nevada passes Reba's Law to combat animal abuse

Lombardo signs Reba’s Law on animal cruelty, rescue

Assembly 381 came from an animal cruelty case that is pending in court. Known as Reba’s Law in honor of an English bulldog that died after being taped into a plastic bin, the bill stiffens animal cruelty penalties and sets guidance for how a bystander can intervene if they see an animal locked in a car during extreme weather.

Governor signs Reba’s Law as DA cuts deal with one of two defendants in animal cruelty case • Nevada Current

The law's enactment comes days after Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson cut a deal with one of the two defendants whose charges inspired the legislation. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Gov. Joe Lombardo on Tuesday signed Reba’s Law, a bill passed in response to the death of a bulldog who died of heat stroke days after she was found in a sealed tote behind a Las Vegas business last summer. Reba’s Law increases the penalty for willf…

Nevada Draws a Line: Reba’s Death Leads to Tougher Felony Penalties - Nevada Globe

Governor Joe Lombardo has officially signed Assembly Bill 381, now known as Reba’s Law, ushering in much-needed accountability in Nevada’s animal cruelty statutes. This landmark legislation, inspired by the horrific case of Reba the bulldog—left trapped in a bin on a scorching day—upgrades severe acts of cruelty to felony-level offenses, with penalties ranging from one to six years in prison for those who intentionally harm animals  . The public…

Nevada passes Reba's Law to combat animal abuse

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Nevada assemblywoman behind a bill to toughen penalties for animal abusers expressed her relief to 8 News Now on Tuesday after learning that Governor Joe Lombardo signed it into law. "Reba's Law is now officially Nevada State Law! The tireless work of the last year paid off! This law tells the people of Nevada that we will not tolerate cruelty, and we will not allow innocent lives to be harmed without consequence," Republi…

‘Reba’s Law’ Update: Nevada Governor signs bill to strengthen animal cruelty penalties

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed a bill set to increase penalties against animal cruelty known as Reba’s law.

Gov. Joe Lombardo signs Reba's Law, increasing penalties for animal ...