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NY S01712
Bill
Status
6/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
James Tedisco
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum imprisonment for animal fighting violations from 4 years to 6 years and increases maximum fine from $25,000 to $30,000
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Elevates aggravated cruelty to animals from a misdemeanor to a felony with maximum imprisonment increased from 1 year to 4 years and maximum fine increased from $15,000 to $20,000
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Elevates animal fighting conduct from a misdemeanor to a felony with maximum imprisonment increased from 1 year to 2 years and maximum fine increased from $1,000 to $10,000
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Requires courts to order all defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals, including youthful offenders, to undergo psychiatric evaluation by a qualified mental health professional and may require completion of treatment deemed necessary
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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
6/6/2018