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NY S05156

NY S05156
Relates to the creation of a crime database of all convictions in New York state of animal cruelty, fighting, neglect, abandonment and mistreatment; makes such crime database available to all law enforcement entities, district attorneys, duly incorporated humane societies, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, dog or cat protective associations and animal control officers.


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Introduced
02/25/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Relates to the creation of a crime database of all convictions in New York state of animal cruelty, fighting, neglect, abandonment and mistreatment; makes such crime database available to all law enforcement entities, district attorneys, duly incorporated humane societies, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, dog or cat protective associations and animal control officers.

AI Summary

This bill relates to the creation of a crime database of all convictions in New York state of animal cruelty, fighting, neglect, abandonment, and mistreatment. The database will include names, ages, and details of the specific acts that led to the convictions, and will be made available to law enforcement entities, district attorneys, humane societies, animal protection associations, and animal control officers. The bill also allows municipalities to establish their own animal abuse registries or databases. The bill will take effect 12 months after it becomes law, and the Division of Criminal Justice Services is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of the act.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/05/2022)

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