This week’s #fridayfacts looks at New York’s outdated animal cruelty laws.
Currently, under Buster’s Law (1999), even the worst cruelty crimes carry a maximum of 2 years in local jail.
Meanwhile, non-violent drug possession can carry 2½ years in state prison.
Proposed Bella’s Law would raise penalties for the most serious animal cruelty cases to 7 years in prison — aligning punishment more closely with the crime.