A 9024 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to crimes against animals; establishes the New York state animal abuser registry; makes conforming changes; and repeals section 353-a of the agriculture and markets law

Summary
Establishes criminal offenses related to cruelty to and the killing of animals; provides for enhanced sentencing and victim statements; requires landlords to check the animal abuser registry; establishes the New York state animal abuser registry; makes conforming changes; repeals provisions relating to aggravated cruelty to animals.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 5, 2025 Last action May 13, 2026