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NY S00558
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Prohibits transporting, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving, or marketing nonambulatory animals (sheep, cattle, or swine unable to stand and walk without assistance) for human or animal consumption
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Allows limited exceptions for farmers to transport or hold nonambulatory animals they bred or raised solely for veterinary treatment, provided handling occurs without undue delay and with full body support
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Requires humane handling of nonambulatory animals using slings, stoneboats, or sled-like/wheeled conveyances; prohibits dragging, pushing with equipment, or using hip clamps to move animals except under specific veterinary-approved circumstances
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Defines humane euthanasia as killing by penetrating captive bolt, gunshot, or injectable drugs that render the animal unconscious until death
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Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment, fines up to $2,500, or both, with each day and each instance counting as a separate offense
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Prohibits any person from transporting, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving or marketing a nonambulatory animal unless such animal is first humanely euthanized without undue delay from the time that such animal becomes nonambulatory; makes certain exceptions; provides violation provisions; defines relevant terms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/7/2026