Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals

This bill modifies the state's aggravated cruelty to animals law by removing the requirement that an animal must be killed for the offense to apply. Under the new provisions, a person can be charged with this crime if they intentionally cause serious physical injury to a companion animal without a justifiable purpose. The definition of aggravated cruelty remains focused on conduct intended to cause extreme physical pain or done in a depraved and sadistic manner. This change expands the scope of the law to cover severe injuries that do not result in death.