West Virginia SB150 creates a felony offense for cruelty to animals, including intentional or reckless mistreatment, abandonment, or failure to.

West Virginia SB150 amends the state code to establish a felony offense for cruelty to animals. It defines various acts of cruelty, including intentionally or recklessly causing serious bodily injury, abandoning an animal, or failing to provide necessary care. The bill also sets criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, and mandates psychological evaluations for offenders. Certain activities, such as lawful hunting and standard farming practices, are excluded from the definition of cruelty.

West Virginia SB150 creates a felony offense for cruelty to animals, including intentional or reckless mistreatment, abandonment, or failure to.

West Virginia SB150 amends the state code to establish a felony offense for cruelty to animals. It defines various acts of cruelty, including intentionally or recklessly causing serious bodily injury, abandoning an animal, or failing to provide necessary care. The bill also sets criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, and mandates psychological evaluations for offenders. Certain activities, such as lawful hunting and standard farming practices, are excluded from the definition of cruelty.