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NY S03325
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth LaValle
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AI Summary
- Increases maximum prison sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals from 2 years to 4 years
- Increases maximum fine for this offense from unspecified to $10,000
- Requires courts to order psychiatric evaluation by a qualified mental health professional for all defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals, including those adjudicated as youthful offenders
- Allows courts to mandate treatment or programs for any mental disease, defect, or condition that may have caused or contributed to the offense, at the defendant's expense
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Increases certain penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELFARE
1/8/2020
Committee Referrals
Domestic Animal Welfare2/5/2019
Full Bill Text
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