Res 0723-2025

Resolution

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A10660/S9915, also known as the Protecting Animals Walking on the Street (PAWS) Act, to add the term companion animals to the list of possible victim classes should a driver fail to exercise due care to avoid striking pedestrians and to increase the fine for striking a pet with a vehicle and leaving the scene without reporting the incident.

Title
Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A10660/S9915, also known as the Protecting Animals Walking on the Street (PAWS) Act, to add the term companion animals to the list of possible victim classes should a driver fail to exercise due care to avoid
Type
Resolution
Status
Filed (End of Session)
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Introduced
2025-01-23

Heard in committee

Sponsors

Money behind the sponsors

Money spent in the sponsors' 2025 election races, not on this bill. Outside spending is independent of the campaigns; PAC gifts went directly to a sponsor's campaign. NYC Campaign Finance Board.

Shared backers of the sponsors

Lobbying clients, PACs, or outside spenders tied to more than one of this bill's sponsors — through lobbying that named them, PAC gifts to their campaigns, or outside spending in their races. About the sponsors' money and lobbying, not a claim about this bill.

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