NY S00703

Removes the word "serious" from the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals, meaning any intentional physical injury to a companion animal (not just serious injury) can now qualify as aggravated cruelty under Agriculture and Markets Law § 353-a

Maintains the requirement that the conduct must be done with no justifiable purpose and with aggravated cruelty, defined as intending to cause extreme physical pain or acting in an especially depraved or sadistic manner

Makes a technical language update changing "he or she" to "such person"

Takes effect immediately upon passage