Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Summary
The bill adds a criminal offense for anyone who knowingly engages in sexual conduct with an animal or facilitates it. It applies to direct contact, trade, promotion, and the creation or distribution of pornographic material involving animals. Convictions carry up to five years in prison and $2,000 fines for a first offense, higher penalties for repeat offenses, and court‑ordered bans on animal contact and required treatment.
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