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NY S00293
Bill
Status
1/4/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Tedisco
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AI Summary
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Removes specific cruel animal abuse offenses (torture, cruel beating, unjustifiable injury, maiming, mutilation, killing) from the Class A misdemeanor definition in Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353.
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Requires courts to order immediate psychiatric analysis and evaluation for persons who torture, cruelly beat, or unjustifiably injure animals, with mandatory treatment or programs to modify behavior patterns or treat mental illness.
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Prohibits sealing or protecting court records of youthful offenders convicted of animal abuse violations, allowing such records to be used in any subsequent prosecution.
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Preserves existing exemptions for scientific research approved by the health commissioner, lawful hunting and fishing, farming operations, vermin eradication, and dispatch of rabid or diseased animals.
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Takes effect on November 1st following enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires unsealing of court records of youthful offenders convicted of animal abuse offense; provides that such persons undergo a psychiatric evaluation and treatment where necessary.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2024