DAILY STAR
A US state is trying to introduce a new law in hope of cracking down on the sexual abuse of animals.
New Mexico, US, currently has no law against bestiality – a crime which has been outlawed in 50 of the country’s 52 states (New Mexico and West Virginia being the exceptions).
New Mexico is hoping to introduce Senate Bill 21 to put an end to such abuse.
The Albuquerque Journal claimed the animals who are most commonly sexually assaulted include cows, deer, dogs, horses and pigs.
If the bill is passed, engaging in bestiality or soliciting others to will be a fourth-degree or Class E felony in the state.
The sale, purchase or possession of an animal for the purposes of sexual abuse will also be deemed a felony.
A defendant convicted of a fourth-degree felony in New Mexico generally faces up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 (£4,000) fine.
