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NY S00960

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Liz Krueger

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the word "serious" from the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals in Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353-a
  • Redefines aggravated cruelty as conduct intended to cause extreme physical pain OR carried out in an especially depraved or sadistic manner
  • Applies to intentional killing or intentional causing of physical injury to companion animals without justifiable purpose
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals.

Last Action

referred to agriculture

5/10/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/10/2022
Agriculture1/5/2022
Agriculture5/5/2021
Agriculture1/6/2021

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