HB 2324 is a legislative bill that seeks to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to animal cruelty, specifically increasing the penalties for crimes against police dogs. The bill proposes to elevate the offense of intentionally or knowingly interfering with, harming, or killing a police dog acting in the line of duty from a class 6 felony to a class 4 felony. Additionally, it mandates a minimum prison sentence of one year for those convicted of this crime and prohibits eligibility for probation or suspension of the sentence until the full term is served.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2910
House Engrossed Version: 13-2910