New York bill A06397 expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals to include serious physical injuries or the use of a weapon.

New York bill A06397 amends the agriculture and markets law to expand the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals. Under the new definition, a person is guilty of aggravated cruelty when they intentionally kill or cause serious physical injury to a companion animal, or commit such acts with the use of a weapon. This change aims to enhance penalties for such acts, ensuring stronger legal repercussions for those who commit serious harm against animals.

New York bill A06397 expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals to include serious physical injuries or the use of a weapon.

New York bill A06397 amends the agriculture and markets law to expand the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals. Under the new definition, a person is guilty of aggravated cruelty when they intentionally kill or cause serious physical injury to a companion animal, or commit such acts with the use of a weapon. This change aims to enhance penalties for such acts, ensuring stronger legal repercussions for those who commit serious harm against animals.