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NY S00657
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Philip Boyle
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AI Summary
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Prohibits confinement of pregnant pigs, veal calves, and egg-laying hens in a manner that prevents them from lying down, standing up, fully extending limbs, or turning around freely for all or the majority of any day on farms.
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Defines "covered animals" as pregnant pigs, calves raised for veal, and egg-laying hens, and specifies that enclosures include gestation crates, veal crates, and battery cages.
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Exempts transportation, exhibitions at rodeos and fairs, slaughtering, scientific research, veterinary treatment, and confinement of pregnant pigs during the seven days before giving birth.
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Establishes violations as Class A misdemeanors punishable by up to one year imprisonment, a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both.
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Enforcement authority granted to the Department of Agriculture and Markets and agents of societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, with an effective date 24 months after enactment.
Legislative Description
Pertains to confinement of animals for food producing purposes; prohibits any person to tether or confine any pig during pregnancy, calf raised for veal, or egg-laying hen who is kept on a farm for all or the majority of any day in a manner that prevents such animal from lying down, standing up and fully extending its limbs and turning around freely; establishes that commission of such crime shall constitute a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year and/or fine not to exceed $1,000.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/8/2020