Classifies aggravated cruelty to animals as a class E violent felony.

The bill amends the penal law to classify aggravated cruelty to animals as a class E violent felony. It defines "aggravated cruelty" as conduct intended to cause extreme physical pain or done in a depraved or sadistic manner. "Companion animal" is defined as any dog, cat, or other domesticated animal typically kept in or near a household. The bill also makes technical changes to various laws, including the agriculture and markets law, education law, and administrative code of the city of New York.

Classifies aggravated cruelty to animals as a class E violent felony.

The bill amends the penal law to classify aggravated cruelty to animals as a class E violent felony. It defines "aggravated cruelty" as conduct intended to cause extreme physical pain or done in a depraved or sadistic manner. "Companion animal" is defined as any dog, cat, or other domesticated animal typically kept in or near a household. The bill also makes technical changes to various laws, including the agriculture and markets law, education law, and administrative code of the city of New York.