2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB134: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Cruelty.

Legislative Summary

This Bill updates Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to animal cruelty. After 2 misdemeanor violations of this section, currently class A misdemeanors, all further violations are to be upgraded to class F felonies. Also, after the first felony violation of the statute, currently a class F felony, which involves intentionally killing or causing serious injury to any animal in violation of the statute, all further violations are to be upgraded to class E felonies. Also, any person convicted of a felony violation a second time shall be prohibited from owning or possessing any animal for the remainder of their life without exception.

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Bill History

5/6/2025
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(5/6/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Judiciary(House of Representatives)

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/1/197017.0 KB