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“Buddy’s Law,” or Amendment no. 1 of HB 1065, was signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves Thursday afternoon, which would require mandatory counseling sessions for both adults and juveniles who intentionally inflict harm on domestic animals.
In April of 2021, Buddy was burned by a juvenile in Tate County.
Upon further investigation, a juvenile confessed to the act of animal cruelty.
Buddy was given emergency treatment by Williams and her team at Tunica Humane Society, before being sent to Mississippi State University’s Veterinary Science Center for 10 months.
“(Buddy’s) injuries were so horrific, and people were outraged at what had happened to him,” Williams said. “When it came to light that it was a child that had committed the crime, it just kind of took it to a whole different level.”
The law would require juveniles to receive counseling sessions for a time determined by the Youth Court.
For adults found guilty of the crime, counseling sessions will also be required.
On top of counseling, mandatory community service will be performed, “applicable to maximum term of imprisonment that may be imposed for conviction of the offense.”
In April of 2021, Buddy was burned by a juvenile in Tate County.
Upon further investigation, a juvenile confessed to the act of animal cruelty.
Buddy was given emergency treatment by Williams and her team at Tunica Humane Society, before being sent to Mississippi State University’s Veterinary Science Center for 10 months.
“(Buddy’s) injuries were so horrific, and people were outraged at what had happened to him,” Williams said. “When it came to light that it was a child that had committed the crime, it just kind of took it to a whole different level.”
The law would require juveniles to receive counseling sessions for a time determined by the Youth Court.
For adults found guilty of the crime, counseling sessions will also be required.
On top of counseling, mandatory community service will be performed, “applicable to maximum term of imprisonment that may be imposed for conviction of the offense.”
