SB1311 Summary

• Increases penalty for violating owner's duties (Section 3) from Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor for first offense, and from Class 4 felony to Class 3 felony for second or subsequent offenses.

• Elevates penalty for cruel treatment (Section 3.01) from Class A misdemeanor to Class 4 felony for first offense, and from Class 4 felony to Class 3 felony for second or subsequent offenses.

• Increases penalty for aggravated cruelty (Section 3.02) from Class 4 felony to Class 3 felony for first offense, and from Class 3 felony to Class 2 felony for second or subsequent offenses.

• Raises penalty for animal torture (Section 3.03) from Class 3 felony to Class 2 felony.

• Changes penalty for depiction of animal cruelty (Section 3.03-1) from Class A misdemeanor to Class 4 felony for first offense, and from Class 4 felony to Class 3 felony for second or subsequent offenses.