SC H3034

Expands prohibited conduct against police dogs and horses to include shooting a car while the animal is inside and hitting the animal while running in pursuit

Increases misdemeanor penalties for taunting, tormenting, or interfering with police dogs/horses to fines of $2,000-$5,000 and imprisonment of 30 days to 5 years (up from $500-$1,000 and 30 days to 6 months)

Increases felony penalties for torturing, injuring, or killing police dogs/horses to fines of $2,000-$20,000 and imprisonment of 2-10 years (up from $2,000-$5,000 and 1-5 years)

Requires mandatory restitution to the law enforcement agency covering full costs of replacing or restoring the animal, including purchase, training, and veterinary expenses

Preserves the right to assert self-defense as a legal defense against charges under this law