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House raises intentional companion-animal torture to third-degree felony
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 297 on animal torture and cruelty 62-6, elevating intentional torture of a companion animal to a third-degree felony with narrowly drawn definitions and stated protections for agriculture, zoos and veterinary practices.
The Utah House on March 3 approved Senate Bill 297 (Animal Torture and Cruelty Amendments) by a vote of 62-6. Representative Mathis, the House sponsor, said the bill raises intentional or knowing torture of a companion animal to a third-degree felony and tightens the statutory definition of 'torture' while exempting legitimate agricultural, zoo and veterinary activities.
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