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NY S00728
Bill
Status
6/13/2017
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum prison sentence for aggravated animal cruelty from 2 years to 4 years when committed in the presence of a child under age 18
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Defines "in the presence of a child" as physical presence of a child under 18 where the perpetrator knew or had reason to know the child was present and could see or hear the act
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Applies the enhanced 4-year sentence only when one or more acts of aggravated animal cruelty occur before a child meeting the definition above
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals in the presence of a child; increases the potential term of imprisonment from two to four years when such crime is committed in the presence of a child; defines presence of a child.
Last Action
referred to agriculture
6/6/2018