Iowa HF2348 strengthens penalties for animal torture, classifying it as a felony if the offender has a prior conviction for animal abuse.

Iowa HF2348 amends the state code to redefine animal torture as intentionally or knowingly inflicting severe and prolonged physical pain on an animal, causing serious injury or death. The bill elevates the penalty for animal torture to a class "D" felony, punishable by up to five years in confinement and a fine. For individuals previously convicted of animal abuse, animal neglect, or other related offenses, the penalty escalates to a class "C" felony, with up to 10 years in confinement and a fine.

Iowa HF2348 strengthens penalties for animal torture, classifying it as a felony if the offender has a prior conviction for animal abuse.

Iowa HF2348 amends the state code to redefine animal torture as intentionally or knowingly inflicting severe and prolonged physical pain on an animal, causing serious injury or death. The bill elevates the penalty for animal torture to a class "D" felony, punishable by up to five years in confinement and a fine. For individuals previously convicted of animal abuse, animal neglect, or other related offenses, the penalty escalates to a class "C" felony, with up to 10 years in confinement and a fine.