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NY S00299
Bill
Status
6/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Terrence Murphy
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AI Summary
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Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353 to establish that a second violation of animal cruelty or failure to provide sustenance within five years of a prior conviction becomes a felony offense.
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A first conviction for overdriving, torturing, beating, injuring, killing, or depriving any animal of necessary food or drink remains a Class A misdemeanor.
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A defendant convicted of a second violation within five years must be sentenced under Penal Law Section 55.10(b) with imprisonment not to exceed two years as a definite sentence.
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Maintains existing exemption for properly conducted scientific tests, experiments, or investigations involving animals in laboratories or institutions approved by the state commissioner of health.
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Takes effect on December 1st following the date the bill becomes 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
6/6/2018