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NY S02007

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353-a to prohibit persons convicted of violating "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing companion animals
  • Requires a county court judge to issue a court order authorizing animal ownership, based on the convicted person's county of residence
  • Mandates psychiatric or psychological testing as a prerequisite, with results demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence the person's mental capacity and ability to properly care for an animal humanely
  • Takes effect on the thirtieth day after becoming law

Legislative Description

Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.

Last Action

REFERRED TO DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELFARE

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Domestic Animal Welfare1/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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