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NY A01276

NY A01276
Establishes Bella's Law which calls for an investigation into possible domestic violence or abuse for persons who have been accused of animal abuse.


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to enacting "Bella's Law"

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Bella's Law," amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to require the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to investigate individuals who are accused of or investigated for animal abuse crimes, in order to determine if there is any associated domestic or family violence. The bill defines various terms, including "animal abuse crime," "accused," and "investigated," and outlines the duties of law enforcement and the Office of Children and Family Services in sharing information and conducting these investigations. The bill is intended to address the strong correlation between animal cruelty and domestic violence, with the goal of identifying and addressing potential cases of domestic or family abuse.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

referred to children and families (on 01/03/2024)

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