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S 5654 In Committee

Enhances penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals; allows aggravated animal abuse to be considered for bail

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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