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NY S03451
Bill
Status
6/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Terrence Murphy
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AI Summary
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A second violation of animal cruelty laws (torturing, killing, or depriving animals of sustenance) within five years of a prior conviction becomes a felony instead of a misdemeanor.
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Defendants convicted of this felony offense must receive a definite sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years.
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The bill applies to repeat offenders who violate Section 353 of the Agriculture and Markets Law within a five-year window from a previous conviction for the same offense.
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Exemptions for approved scientific testing, experiments, and investigations involving animals in laboratories remain in place under state health commissioner oversight.
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The act takes effect December 1st following its enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing, killing or failing to provide sustenance to an animal to a felony, if convicted within five years from the date of a prior conviction.
Last Action
referred to agriculture
6/7/2016