Pennsylvania HB1938 amends the grading for aggravated cruelty to animals, making a second or subsequent offense a second-degree felony.
HB1938 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically Section 5534(b) concerning aggravated cruelty to animals. Under the new law, a first offense of aggravated cruelty to an animal is classified as a third-degree felony. However, a second or subsequent offense of the same nature will be classified as a second-degree felony. The act will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
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