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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.
Latest development · Jul 23, 2026
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Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
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