Bill > S01118

This bill amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to enhance the penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals. The key provisions are that a person is guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals when they intentionally kill or cause serious physical injury to a companion animal with the intent to cause extreme physical pain or serious injury, in an especially depraved or sadistic manner, or with the use of a weapon. The bill aims to strengthen the legal protections for animals against acts of severe cruelty.