Enhances penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals by making such offense a felony, including torture, beating, or killing of any animal; makes animal cruelty, including overdriving or depriving an animal of sustenance a felony when committed while released on recognizance for violating an order of protection; allows aggravated animal abuse to be considered for bail.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2025
- Last action
- Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Momentum
- 45 · Moderate