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NY S06222

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

7/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

Monica Martinez

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Domestic Relations Law to require courts to consider the best interest of a companion animal when awarding possession in divorce or separation proceedings.

  • Defines "companion animal" using the same meaning as provided in section 350 of the Agriculture and Markets Law.

  • Inserts this new requirement as subparagraph 14 in the court's considerations when dividing marital property and assets.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring the court to consider the best interest of a companion animal when awarding possession in a divorce or separation proceeding.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

7/21/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary7/21/2020
Domestic Animal Welfare5/23/2019

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