Modifies and establishes provisions relating to animal abuse

Summary

The bill adds specific definitions of animal abuse, covering intentional killing, causing injury or suffering, and neglect that leads to substantial harm. It makes these acts a Class A misdemeanor, but raises the penalty to a Class E felony for repeat offenders or when torture, mutilation, or starvation is involved. The measure was introduced in the Missouri House and ultimately failed to become law.

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