NY S01205

Increases penalties for animal fighting from up to 4 years imprisonment and $25,000 fine to up to 6 years imprisonment and $30,000 fine

Upgrades certain animal fighting-related offenses from misdemeanors to felonies, with increased maximum imprisonment from 1 year to 4 years and fines from $15,000 to $20,000

Elevates additional related offenses from misdemeanors to felonies, increasing maximum imprisonment from 1 year to 2 years and fines from $1,000 to $10,000

Increases maximum imprisonment for aggravated cruelty to animals from 2 years to 4 years, with fines up to $10,000

Requires mandatory psychiatric evaluation by a qualified mental health professional for anyone convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals, including youthful offenders, with potential court-ordered treatment at the defendant's expense