AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.

Summary

The bill revises Title 11 to make it a felony after multiple misdemeanor animal‑cruelty offenses and to impose harsher penalties for serious violations. It adds crimes such as deceiving shelters about an animal’s status and leaving animals unattended in extreme temperatures in vehicles. The changes also set longer bans on animal ownership and higher fines for repeat offenders.

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