SB 1352 - Nicola, Joe
Modifies the offense of animal abuse
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5157S.01I
Title
SB 1352
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1352 - Currently, the offense of animal abuse is a class E felony if the purposeful or intentional injury or suffering of an animal
is the result of torture or mutilation consciously inflicted while the animal is alive. This act provides that the offense is a class E felony if the purposeful or intentional injury or suffering of an animal is the result of torture or mutilation inflicted while the animal is alive or if substantial harm caused to animal is the result of starvation.
This act is similar to a provision in SB 541 (2025) and in HCS/HB 910 (2025).
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.