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NY A02185
Bill
Status
10/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Lupardo
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AI Summary
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Adds a new definition of "therapeutic agriculture" to the agriculture and markets law (Section 31-g)
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Defines therapeutic agriculture as the use of agricultural activities—including farming, gardening, and animal husbandry—to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being
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Specifies that therapeutic agriculture serves rehabilitation and therapy purposes for individuals with physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or other special needs
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Defines therapeutic agriculture for the purposes of community gardens as the use of agricultural activities as a means of promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being, rehabilitation and therapy for certain individuals.
Last Action
tabled
10/17/2025