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NY S00229
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
James Tedisco
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AI Summary
- Increases maximum prison sentence for animal fighting violations from four to six years and maximum fine from $25,000 to $30,000
- Elevates aggravated cruelty to animals from a misdemeanor to a felony with a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment (previously capped at two years)
- Increases maximum fine for aggravated cruelty violations from $1,000 to $10,000
- Requires courts to order all defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals to undergo psychiatric evaluation by a qualified mental health professional and may mandate treatment for mental conditions that may have caused or contributed to the offense
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals; requires a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/5/2022
Committee Referrals
Agriculture1/6/2021
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