Expands animal cruelty provisions to include wildlife animals.

This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to include wildlife animals under the animal cruelty provisions. It defines aggravated cruelty to animals as intentionally causing serious physical injury to a companion animal or wildlife. The bill excludes lawful activities such as hunting, trapping, and pest management from these provisions. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Expands animal cruelty provisions to include wildlife animals.

This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to include wildlife animals under the animal cruelty provisions. It defines aggravated cruelty to animals as intentionally causing serious physical injury to a companion animal or wildlife. The bill excludes lawful activities such as hunting, trapping, and pest management from these provisions. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.