HB1444 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.

HB1444 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39. · Informed CitizenryHB1444 amends the Tennessee Code to increase the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony. The bill also adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense…Open in Informed Citizenry