States / New York / S 5544

S 5544 In Committee

Relates to the reporting of animal cruelty

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Provides that any person charged with enforcing laws prohibiting cruelty to animals shall cause a report to be made when, in the performance of their duties, such person has reasonable cause to believe that abuse or maltreatment of a child has also occurred; provides that a person charged with the responsibility of filing a report of child abuse or maltreatment shall also file a report of suspected animal cruelty.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 24, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low