relative to the definition of animal cruelty.

HB 1102 proposes to amend state animal cruelty laws by adding specific prohibitions against selling young equine colts under 90 days old and breeding animals with deformities that cause suffering, such as brachycephaly. The bill also aims to prevent the sale of two individual animals that share the same painful birth defect when the intent is to sell them. These changes would directly affect animal owners, breeders, and sellers by making these specific practices illegal under the cruelty statutes. The legislation was introduced to clarify and expand the definition of animal cruelty regarding breeding practices and the sale of animals with congenital issues. Although the bill was referred for further study and ultimately did not pass during the 2024 session, its text outlines these proposed policy adjustments.