Increases the penalties for owners of dangerous dogs

This bill increases penalties for dog owners whose negligence causes bites. Owners who negligently allow their dogs to bite causing physical injury face up to $1,000 in civil penalties (up from $400). For serious injuries, penalties include a class E felony with fines up to $5,000 or up to two years in jail (up from $550 or 90 days). Owners previously convicted of a felony who violate these rules face mandatory further investigation, including property searches. The bill directly affects dog owners responsible for bites resulting in injury, with stricter consequences for repeat offenses involving previously declared "dangerous" dogs.