Various animal related matters.

Added a mandatory requirement to call 911 or contact emergency services before forcibly entering a vehicle to rescue an animal.

Added a requirement that the rescuer must remain with the animal until emergency personnel arrive at the scene.

Expanded the list of professionals exempt from liability to include government safety officers, other emergency responders, and veterinary assistants.

Updated the definition of 'domestic animal' to reference specific existing statutes.

Added new aggravating circumstances for sentencing that include victims with disabilities, the elderly, or children, as well as cases involving shaken baby syndrome.

Added veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and additional emergency responders to the list of people exempt from liability when breaking into a vehicle to rescue an animal.

Added Senate sponsors Carrasco and Deery to the list of bill sponsors.

Updated the digest to reflect changes in affected statutes and a revised summary of the bill's purpose.

Added new legislative dates showing the bill's passage by the House and Senate and its final engrossment.