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NY S01045
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Tedisco
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AI Summary
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Elevates failure to provide proper food, water, or shelter to companion animals (dogs and cats) left outdoors from a violation to a felony offense
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Increases penalties to a maximum $5,000 fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment, replacing the previous fine structure of $50-$250
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Expands shelter requirements for outdoor companion animals to include four connected sides, raised floors, offset/baffled doors to prevent drafts, and dry bedding or solid resting boards
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Requires outdoor enclosures to be set on solid foundations (stone, concrete, or well-drained ground) and prohibits forcing animals to lie on damp surfaces or unheated concrete
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Creates new section 353-g specifically addressing failure to provide sufficient food or water to companion animals, classified as a felony with the same $5,000 fine and/or 2-year imprisonment penalties
Legislative Description
Makes the failure to provide food, water or appropriate shelter to a companion animal (dogs and cats) left outside a felony punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, or imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/7/2026