Indiana Lawmaker Aims To Curb Animal Abuse

Raise a paw if you support this bill.

(Indianapolis, Ind.) – An Indiana lawmaker is aiming to put a stop to animal cruelty.

State Senator J.D. Ford (D-Indianapolis) recently filed Senate Bill 432, which would create a statewide animal abuse registry containing information about persons convicted of animal-related offenses.

“Creating a comprehensive animal abuse registry is something I believe all Hoosiers could get behind,” said Ford. “Such a registry would help animal shelters and breeders keep animals out of the hands of convicted abusers, which continues to be a priority for animal advocates across the country. Not only do we need to take animal cruelty seriously but keeping an animal abuse registry would also help illuminate the link between animal abuse and violence towards humans.”

Senate Bill 432 has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee and is awaiting a hearing.

More from Local News


Events

Daytime Single Lane Closure Scheduled for Saturday on Carroll Cropper Bridge

Part of ongoing zone painting project on Carroll Cropper Bridge.

SIEOC Executive Director Announces Retirement

A retirement celebration for Tammy Cunningham will be held on March 12.

Tri-Champions Highlight ORVC Girls Basketball All-Conference Team

Fourteen players earned all-conference honors.

Local Sports Report - February 10, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Batesville's Hughes Named IBCA District 3 Player of the Week

Jennings County's girls basketball team was also honored.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Dan + Shay - Nothing Like You

Rascal Flatts These Days 15:43
Old Dominion I Was on a Boat That Day 15:39
Toby Keith Courtesy of the Red White & Blue - Eagle ONLY NO INTRO IMAGING 15:36
Alan Jackson There Goes 15:32