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NY S01497
NY S01497Prohibits any person from slaughtering a horse where such person knows or has reason to know that such horse will be used for human consumption; and prohibits any person from selling, bartering, giving away, purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering or receiving horseflesh where such person knows or should know that such horseflesh is intended for human consumption; and provides penalties for violation.
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Introduced
01/15/2019
01/15/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Prohibits any person from slaughtering a horse where such person knows or has reason to know that such horse will be used for human consumption; and prohibits any person from selling, bartering, giving away, purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering or receiving horseflesh where such person knows or should know that such horseflesh is intended for human consumption; and provides penalties for violation.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any person from slaughtering a horse if they know or have reason to know the horse will be used for human consumption. It also prohibits the sale, barter, giving away, purchase, possession, transport, delivery, or receipt of horseflesh if the person knows or should know it is intended for human consumption. The bill defines key terms like "horse" and "horseflesh" and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations. The provisions are in addition to other animal welfare laws and do not limit local governments from adopting their own animal welfare regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE (on 01/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S01497&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 01/16/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S01497&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S01497 | 01/16/2019 |
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