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NY S06144
Bill
Status
4/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Philip Boyle
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AI Summary
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Prohibits confining pregnant pigs, veal calves, or egg-laying hens on farms in a manner that prevents them from lying down, standing up, fully extending limbs, and turning around freely for all or the majority of any day.
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Defines "covered animals" as pregnant pigs, calves raised for veal, and egg-laying hens kept on farms, and specifies prohibited enclosures including gestation crates, veal crates, and battery cages.
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Establishes exemptions for transportation, exhibitions at rodeos and fairs, slaughtering, scientific research, veterinary treatment, and confinement of pregnant pigs during the seven days before giving birth.
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Classifies violations as Class A misdemeanors punishable by up to one year imprisonment, a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both.
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Authorizes the department and officers of animal cruelty prevention societies to enforce the law through appearance tickets, summons, or arrest, and takes effect 24 months after enactment.
Legislative Description
Pertains to confinement of animals for food producing purposes; prohibits any person to tether or confine any pig during pregnancy, calf raised for veal, or egg-laying hen who is kept on a farm for all or the majority of any day in a manner that prevents such animal from lying down, standing up and fully extending its limbs and turning around freely; establishes that commission of such crime shall constitute a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year and/or fine not to exceed $1,000.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/5/2022