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State laws on bestiality

Most states have explicit criminal statutes banning sexual assault of animals, but some states have no explicit bestiality statute.

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Jan 23, 2026
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How do federal laws address bestiality and do they override state gaps?

does not presently offer a broad, standalone prohibition on sexual acts with animals; the main federal statutory touchpoint cited in legal surveys is a military sodomy provision that applies only to p...

Jan 28, 2026

How do state penalties for bestiality vary (misdemeanor vs felony) and what enhancements are common across recent statutes?

State penalties for sexual contact with animals vary widely: some states treat a first offense as a misdemeanor while others impose felonies, and many statutes elevate penalties based on conduct, harm...