Expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals

This bill expands the legal definition of "aggravated cruelty to animals" to include causing serious physical injury or using a weapon. It applies to acts against companion animals that intentionally cause extreme pain, are carried out in a depraved or sadistic manner, or involve weapons. The amendment modifies existing law by adding these three specific scenarios to the definition of aggravated cruelty. This clarifies which animal cruelty acts meet the "aggravated" standard under current statutes.