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NY S05983
NY S05983Prohibits 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 possessing, importing into or exporting from the state, selling, buying, giving away, holding or accepting any horse with the intent of killing, or having another kill, such horse, if such person knows or should have known that any part of such horse will be used for human consumption; and provides penalties for violation.
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Introduced
05/16/2019
05/16/2019
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
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 possessing, importing into or exporting from the state, selling, buying, giving away, holding or accepting any horse with the intent of killing, or having another kill, such horse, if such person knows or should have known that any part of such horse will be used 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 that the horse will be used for human consumption. It also prohibits the possession, import, export, sale, purchase, or acceptance of horses with the intent of killing them for human consumption. The bill provides penalties for violations, including misdemeanor charges and civil fines. It also establishes that any owner or trainer at a New York racing association track who knowingly sells a horse for slaughter will have their stalls permanently revoked. The bill is intended to protect the welfare of horses and provides that its provisions are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO AGRICULTURE (on 02/03/2020)
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