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NY S00294

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new subdivision to Section 353-a of the Agriculture and Markets Law regarding animal cruelty convictions under "Buster's Law"
  • Prohibits any person convicted of violating "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order from a county court judge
  • Requires convicted persons seeking authorization to undergo psychiatric or psychological testing that demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence their mental capacity and ability to properly care for an animal in a humane manner
  • 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

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/4/2023

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