AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to cruelty to animals.

As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.