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NY S01257

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person convicted of violating Section 353-a of the agriculture and markets law ("Buster's Law") from owning or possessing a companion animal
  • Requires convicted persons to obtain a court order from a county court judge in their county of residence before owning or possessing any companion animal
  • Mandates that convicted persons undergo psychiatric or psychological testing before a court order can be issued
  • Requires test results to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the person has sound mental capacity and ability to care for animals humanely
  • Takes effect on the thirtieth day after enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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