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NY S01044
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Tedisco
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AI Summary
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Prohibits individuals convicted of violating "Buster's Law" (aggravated cruelty to animals under Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353-a) from owning or possessing companion animals
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Requires convicted individuals to obtain a court order from a county court judge in their county of residence before being allowed to own pets again
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Mandates psychiatric or psychological testing demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that the person has capable and sound mental capacity to humanely care for an animal
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/7/2026