Increases the penalties for the offense of animal abuse and establishes an animal abuse registry

Summary

The bill would raise animal‑abuse crimes to felony levels and impose higher punishments for repeat offenders or especially cruel acts. It also establishes a statewide, publicly accessible list of people convicted of abusing companion animals, posting their name, photo and basic identifying information for a set period. The goal is to deter abuse and give the public warning about known offenders.

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