Bill would redefine animal cruelty

An Idaho House panel has introduced legislation that would redefine animal cruelty and torture. House Agricultural Affairs Chairman Ken Andrus of Lava Hot Springs says his proposal would create a new definition for torture that only applies to acts that intentionally cause an animal to suffer or feel pain. However, it would not apply to accidents or neglected animals. Furthermore, animal cruelty would no longer apply to animals killed or wounded by being overworked/ Kimberlee Kruesi , Associated Press. More here.