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.
- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Apr 24, 2026
- Last action
- Apr 24, 2026 — REFERRED TO CODES
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Momentum
- 26 · Low