Lawmakers, law enforcement, and community members came together to highlight the positive impact that Aimee’s Law can have.
Aimee’s Law, spearheaded by State Senator Dan Laughlin, was formally introduced to the Senate as Senate Bill 1311.
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This proposed legislation would establish a public registry for those convicted of felony animal abuse and local first responders and animal rights advocates are showing their support.
Aimee, the husky puppy, was named after the first responder who received the call reporting her condition, and she recalls the lasting impact it has on her.
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“It was the hardest moment of my life. We take calls every single day. Animal calls are hard, and to see this dog and the way that she was, I just remember laying there with her, crying and saying, ‘You’re not alone, you’re safe now,’” said Aimee Fries, a community services officer with the Erie Police Department.
Senator Laughlin said that while the proposed bill would become a state law, he hopes that other states take a similar stand against animal cruelty.
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