New Indiana law creates harsher punishments for animal cruelty

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signs animal cruelty bill into law

Once the new law takes effect, certain acts of animal cruelty will be considered felonies regardless of whether it is a first offense.

New Indiana law creates harsher punishments for animal cruelty

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- House Bill 1165 is putting animal welfare to the forefront.  Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Diana Moers says this was a bill ten months in the making and will be worth it for the community in the long run. “This isn't just about animals,” Moers said. “It's a bill that reflects the health [...]

Indiana strengthens animal cruelty laws with new felony penalties

Indiana’s new House Bill 1165 strengthens animal cruelty laws by allowing some severe abuse cases to be charged as felonies, even for first-time offenders. The law also increases protections for police K-9s, addresses pets in domestic violence situations, and allows…

New Indiana law strengthens animal cruelty penalties beginning July 1

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