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NY S01174
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Philip Boyle
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AI Summary
- Increases maximum prison sentence for animal fighting violations from 4 years to 6 years, and increases maximum fine from $25,000 to $30,000
- Elevates prohibition on animal fighting conduct (subdivision 3) from misdemeanor to felony, increasing maximum imprisonment from 1 year to 4 years and maximum fine from $15,000 to $20,000
- Elevates another animal fighting prohibition (subdivision 4) from misdemeanor to felony, increasing maximum imprisonment from 1 year to 2 years and maximum fine from $1,000 to $10,000
- Increases maximum prison sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals from 2 years to 4 years and establishes a maximum fine of $10,000 for this offense
- Requires courts to order convicted defendants to undergo a psychiatric evaluation by a mental health professional and may mandate completion of necessary treatment programs at the defendant's expense
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals and requires a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Agriculture1/9/2015
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