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NY S03088

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "aggravated cruelty to animals" under Agriculture and Markets Law section 353-a to include conduct intended to cause serious physical injury, in addition to extreme physical pain
  • Adds a new category of aggravated cruelty when conduct is committed with the use of a weapon
  • Applies to intentional killing or causing serious physical injury to companion animals without justifiable purpose
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals to include serious physical injuries or the use of a weapon.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/27/2023

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