S5654 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

Enhances penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals by making such offense a felony, including torture, beating, or killing of any animal; makes animal cruelty, including overdriving or depriving an animal of sustenance a felony when committed while released on recognizance for violating an order of protection; allows aggravated animal abuse to be considered for bail.

Title
Enhances penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals; allows aggravated animal abuse to be considered for bail
Type
New York State Senate bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Senate Committee
Latest action date
2026-01-07
In committee
Agriculture
Introduced
2025-02-26
Law section
Agriculture and Markets Law

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Heard in committee

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