Relates to establishing Bella's Law, which correlates animal abuse with domestic violence
Bella's Law requires New York's Office of Children and Family Services to investigate potential domestic violence when an individual is accused of or under investigation for animal abuse. Law enforcement must notify the Office of Children and Family Services about such cases, and the Office must determine if the animal abuse is linked to domestic violence or family abuse. The law applies to all animal abuse crimes listed in the bill, including offenses like animal fighting, torture, abandonment, and harming service animals. This policy change mandates coordination between law enforcement and child/family services to address the established connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Ari Brown
RRepublican
Co
Alec Brook-Krasny
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Maher
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
Co
Jake Blumencranz
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Mikulin
RRepublican
Co
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
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