A11094 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

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.

Title
Relates to companion animals
Type
New York State Assembly bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Assembly Committee
Latest action date
2026-04-24
In committee
Codes
Introduced
2026-04-24
Same as
S9569
Law section
Penal Law

Sponsors

Heard in committee

Same as

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