HF 557·IA·house
A bill for an act relating to animal torture, and providing penalties.
WithdrawnFiled Feb 24, 2025
Sponsor: NORDMAN
Latest Action
Withdrawn.
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill redefines animal torture to include intentional crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, impaling or similar severe harm, and makes it a felony. First‑time offenders would face a class D felony, while repeat offenders with prior animal‑related convictions could face a class C felony. The measure was withdrawn and is not moving forward.
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