Increases penalties for animal fighting and aggravated cruelty to animals in New York.

New York Assembly Bill A00730 amends the agriculture and markets law to increase penalties for animal fighting and aggravated cruelty to animals. Aggravated cruelty to animals is now a felony with a maximum sentence of four years in prison and a fine of up to $30,000. Violators of the prohibition on animal fighting face up to four years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The bill also mandates a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals, with potential treatment at their own expense.

Increases penalties for animal fighting and aggravated cruelty to animals in New York.

New York Assembly Bill A00730 amends the agriculture and markets law to increase penalties for animal fighting and aggravated cruelty to animals. Aggravated cruelty to animals is now a felony with a maximum sentence of four years in prison and a fine of up to $30,000. Violators of the prohibition on animal fighting face up to four years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The bill also mandates a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals, with potential treatment at their own expense.