Tennessee SB1475 amends animal cruelty laws by changing certain penalties from Class E to Class D felonies.
Tennessee SB1475 amends the state's animal cruelty statutes by changing the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony. It also modifies the classification of penalties for certain animal cruelty offenses, allowing for either a Class B or Class D felony charge. The changes apply to acts committed on or after July 1, 2026.
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