Bill > A05691

This bill amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to enhance the penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals. Specifically, it expands the definition of "aggravated cruelty" to include conduct that is intended to cause serious physical injury, or is committed with the use of a weapon, in addition to conduct intended to cause extreme physical pain or that is done in an especially depraved or sadistic manner. The bill aims to strengthen the legal protections for companion animals against acts of severe abuse and violence.