Missouri HB2904 modifies animal abuse laws, classifying certain cases as felonies.
Missouri HB2904 modifies and establishes provisions relating to animal abuse. It classifies animal abuse as a class E felony if the harm results from starvation. The bill also defines animal abuse as a class A misdemeanor, with enhanced penalties if the abuse involves torture, mutilation, or starvation. The legislation aims to strengthen penalties for severe cases of animal abuse.
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