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NY S03325

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth LaValle

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

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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