Increase criminal penalties for trespassing livestock

HB 2551 increases criminal penalties for livestock owners who negligently let animals run onto others' property and cause harm. It raises fines for second offenses from $50-$100 to $100-$200, and for third or subsequent offenses from $100-$1,000 to $200-$2,000, while extending the window to charge violations from six to twelve months. The bill directly affects livestock owners who fail to properly contain animals, requiring them to pay higher fines if their animals injure people or damage property on neighboring land. A first offense receives only a warning, but repeated violations within a year lead to misdemeanor charges. The law aims to strengthen accountability for property damage and personal injury caused by unsecured livestock.