Enhances penalties for committing multiple animal cruelty offenses

This bill increases penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenses by creating a new "aggravated cruelty" category under New York law. It defines aggravated cruelty as intentionally causing extreme pain or acting sadistically toward companion animals, with penalties escalating based on prior convictions: a class E felony for first repeat offense, class D for second, and class C for third. The law specifically excludes lawful activities like hunting, rabies control, and approved scientific research. It directly affects individuals convicted of multiple animal cruelty offenses within a decade, increasing potential prison time for repeat violations.