A bill for an act relating to animal torture and providing penalties.

This bill (SF 195) upgrades penalties for animal torture in Iowa. It changes the first offense from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $1,025-$10,245 fine. For individuals with prior convictions for specific animal-related offenses (like animal abuse, neglect, bestiality, or animal contests), the penalty escalates to a class "C" felony (up to 10 years in prison, $1,370-$13,660 fine). The bill directly affects people convicted of animal torture, increasing penalties for both first-time and repeat offenders.