Relates to companion animals
Summary
Provides that companion animals, as sentient beings, shall be considered victims of animal cruelty crimes, including but not limited to all offenses as defined in article twenty-six of the agriculture and markets law, and shall be treated as such in a court of law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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1
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0
Committee
1
Mar 25, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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