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NY S06330

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new definition of "therapeutic agriculture" to the agriculture and markets law (Section 31-g) for purposes of community gardens

  • Defines therapeutic agriculture as the use of agricultural activities—including farming, gardening, and animal husbandry—to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being

  • Specifies that therapeutic agriculture includes rehabilitation and therapy for individuals with physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or other special needs

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

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

SUBSTITUTED BY A2185

6/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/10/2025

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