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NY S05116
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/1/2015
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
- Amends section 353-a of the agriculture and markets law to expand the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals from "a companion" animal to "AN animal"
- Expands the statute's scope to cover intentional killing or serious physical injury to any animal, not limited to companion animals
- Maintains the existing definition of "aggravated cruelty" as conduct intended to cause extreme physical pain or carried out in an especially depraved or sadistic manner
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Agriculture5/1/2015
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