Iowa SF2099 amends the definition of animal torture and increases the penalty for the offense.

Iowa SF2099 redefines animal torture to include intentionally or knowingly causing severe and prolonged or repeated physical pain to an animal, resulting in serious injury or death. The bill also increases the penalty for animal torture from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony, with a potential confinement of up to five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.

Iowa SF2099 amends the definition of animal torture and increases the penalty for the offense.

Iowa SF2099 redefines animal torture to include intentionally or knowingly causing severe and prolonged or repeated physical pain to an animal, resulting in serious injury or death. The bill also increases the penalty for animal torture from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony, with a potential confinement of up to five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.