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NY A01344
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
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Creates a new cause of action allowing companion animal owners to sue for damages when someone intentionally, recklessly, or negligently causes injury or death to their pet without justifiable purpose
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Recoverable damages include the animal's fair monetary value, loss of companionship and services, veterinary expenses, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees
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Permits punitive damages when serious physical injury or death is caused intentionally or recklessly
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Establishes a 3-year statute of limitations from the date of injury/death or from when the owner knew or should have known the basis for a claim
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Allows a guardian ad litem or next friend to bring suit on behalf of the injured animal, with any recovered damages placed in a trust for the animal's care during its lifetime
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Authorizes courts to issue restraining orders and other injunctive relief in cases of wrongful injury or killing of companion animals
Legislative Description
Establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal; provides for compensatory and punitive damages and injunctive relief and three year statute of limitations on commencement of such an action.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026