States / New York / S 9569

S 9569 In Committee

Relates to companion animals

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Enacted

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
Senate
Introduced
Mar 25, 2026
Last action
Mar 25, 2026 — REFERRED TO CODES
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
34 · Low