Recognizes animals as sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, stress, and fear, and establishes animals as victims of animal cruelty crimes.
The bill amends the agriculture and markets law to recognize animals as sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, stress, and fear. It establishes that animals can be victims of animal cruelty crimes and should be treated as such in court. This change aims to ensure animals are protected from harm caused by humans. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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