Restricts individuals from owning a companion animal after being convicted of certain crimes involving animals

This bill prohibits individuals convicted of specific animal-related crimes (sections 351, 353, or 353-a of the Agriculture and Markets Law) from owning, harboring, or controlling companion animals for at least five years after conviction or release from prison, whichever is later. It directly affects people convicted of offenses involving animal cruelty or abuse. The restriction applies to all "companion animals" as defined in existing law (section 350). The bill does not create new penalties but enforces a mandatory ownership ban following specified convictions. It takes effect 90 days after becoming law.