animal abuse; animal neglect; classification

Summary

The bill revises Arizona law to list specific acts that constitute cruelty, abuse, and neglect of animals, including service and working animals, and creates first‑ and second‑degree abuse and neglect categories. It also adds limited defenses, permits peace officers to rescue animals left in vehicles, and imposes liability for damages when service or working animals are harmed. The changes aim to strengthen protections for animals and give law‑enforcement clearer tools to act.

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