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NY S08030
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Mandates forensic psychological evaluations before sentencing for defendants convicted of aggravated animal cruelty (sections 353, 353-a, and 356 of Agriculture and Markets Law) and sexual misconduct involving animals (Penal Law 130.20(4))
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Allows courts discretionary authority to order evaluations for convictions under other animal cruelty offenses in Article 26 of Agriculture and Markets Law
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Requires evaluations to identify causal factors underlying the offense, assess recidivism risk and danger to the community, and recommend appropriate treatment options
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Authorizes courts to order counseling, humane education, rehabilitation programs, or other treatment as part of sentencing, which may be conducted in person or remotely
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Applies to both adult criminal proceedings and juvenile/family court cases, with defendants bearing evaluation and treatment costs unless deemed indigent, in which case the state pays
Legislative Description
Requires principals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation and a report be submitted to the court based on such evaluation and to attend counseling, humane education, a rehabilitation program, or other such treatment based on such report.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026