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NY S01118

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "aggravated cruelty to animals" under Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353-a to include conduct intended to cause serious physical injury, not just extreme physical pain
  • Adds a new category making aggravated cruelty include acts committed with the use of a weapon
  • Applies to intentional killing or causing serious physical injury to companion animals without justifiable purpose
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to enhanced penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/11/2019

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