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NY S03158
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Adds animal fighting (under section 351 of the Agriculture and Markets law) to the definition of "criminal activity" under New York's enterprise corruption statute (Penal Law § 460.10)
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Allows prosecutors to pursue enterprise corruption charges against organized animal fighting operations, which carry enhanced penalties
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
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Sponsored by Senators Skoufis, Harckham, Martinez, Murray, and Rolison and referred to the Senate Codes Committee
Legislative Description
Includes animal fighting as a criminal act for purposes of enterprise corruption crimes.
Last Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes1/7/2026
Codes4/8/2025
Codes1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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