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NY S09231

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds aggravated cruelty to animals (Agriculture and Markets Law section 353-a) to the list of offenses for which courts may set bail in New York
  • Amends Criminal Procedure Law sections 510.10, 530.20, and 530.40 to include this offense among bail-eligible crimes
  • Currently, New York bail reform limits which offenses qualify for bail; this bill expands that list for animal cruelty cases
  • Introduced by Senator Scarcella-Spanton on February 18, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Codes
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes bail for principals charged with aggravated cruelty to animals.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/18/2026

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