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Bill May 21, 2026

Relates to companion animals

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.

https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2025-2026/S9569/
Monica Martinez State Senator Mario Mattera State Senator Cosponsor Dean Murray State Senator Cosponsor Joe Addabbo State Senator Cosponsor Jessica Scarcella-Spanton State Senator Cosponsor
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