Promotes understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crimes laws; repealer

This bill amends New York's animal cruelty laws to clarify definitions and strengthen enforcement. It updates key terms like "cruelty" (including intentional harm causing pain) and "companion animal" (distinct from farm animals), while repealing outdated sections of the law. The bill adds requirements for dog license applicants to disclose ear clipping and creates a process for courts to require security deposits from owners of seized animals to cover care costs. These changes directly affect animal welfare enforcement agencies, shelters, and pet owners involved in animal cruelty cases.