Tennessee SB0944 amends laws to classify cruelty to animals as a Class A misdemeanor with mandatory community service.
Tennessee SB0944 amends the state's criminal code to reclassify cruelty to animals as a Class A misdemeanor. The bill mandates that those convicted must perform at least forty hours of community service, as determined by the court, in addition to any other authorized punishment. This change takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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