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NY S07043

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "aggravated neglect" of companion animals in the Agriculture and Markets Law when an owner subjects an animal to cruelty and fails to take reasonable steps to locate the animal or provide adequate care
  • Classifies aggravated neglect as a felony offense with sentencing guidelines matching Penal Law Section 55.10(b)(1), except maximum imprisonment cannot exceed two years
  • Incorporates the definition of "abandonment" from existing Agriculture and Markets Law Section 355
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to aggravated neglect of a companion animal.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/25/2021

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