S 9569 NY

Relates to companion animals

NY · session 2025-2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Mar 25, 2026

Latest action (Mar 25, 2026) REFERRED TO CODES

Summary

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.

Sponsor (1)

Monica Martinez Democratic · primary

4 coauthors / cosponsors

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
Mario Mattera Republican · cosponsor
Dean Murray Republican · cosponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Democratic · cosponsor

Action history (1)

Mar 25, 2026 REFERRED TO CODES · upper

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