爱荷华州参议院一致通过了一项法案, Iowa Senate unanimously passes bill creating new felony penalties for animal torture.

爱荷华州参议院一致通过了一项法案, The Iowa Senate unanimously approved a bill creating new felony penalties for the torture of companion animals. 法律将严重的虐待动物定义为D级重罪, 最多可判处五年监禁和10425美元罚款. The legislation defines severe animal cruelty as a Class D felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,425 fine. 支持者将这些行为与未来针对人类的暴力犯罪联系起来, 而该法案还包括对重复犯案和涉及服务动物或战斗的罪行加大惩罚. Supporters link the acts to future violent crimes against people, while the bill also includes enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and crimes involving service animals or fighting.