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NY S07611
Bill
Status
7/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Sanders
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AI Summary
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Prohibits confining pregnant pigs, calves raised for veal, and egg-laying hens on farms in a manner that prevents them from lying down, standing up, fully extending their limbs, and turning around freely for all or the majority of any day.
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Establishes violations as a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both.
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Exempts transportation, exhibitions at rodeos and fairs, slaughtering, scientific research, veterinary treatment, and confinement of pregnant pigs during the seven days before expected birth.
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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Markets and officers of animal cruelty prevention societies to enforce the law and issue appearance tickets or arrest violators.
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Takes effect 24 months after enactment and does not prevent local laws or ordinances that provide greater protection to farm animals.
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
1/3/2024