DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is urging lawmakers to advance a bill that would make animal torture a felony on the first offense.
Earlier this year, the Iowa House passed the bill unanimously, but it’s since been placed on a list of unfinished business. This means the Senate would need to deliberately schedule time for discussion or debate for it to advance to the governor’s desk.
ARL CEO Tom Colvin says a puppy rescued by Des Moines police earlier this month is the perfect example as to why the law is needed…