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NY S02163
NY S02163Prohibits any person, corporation, association, or other entity from slaughtering a horse where such person, corporation, association, or other entity knows or has reason to know that such horse will be used for human or animal consumption; prohibits any person, corporation, association, or other entity from possessing, selling, importing, etc., a horse or horseflesh if such person, corporation, association, or other entity knows or should have known that any part of such horse or horseflesh wil
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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Crossed Over
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Passed
12/12/2023
12/12/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to prohibiting the slaughtering of horses for human or animal consumption
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any person, corporation, association, or other entity from slaughtering a horse if the person knows or has reason to know that the horse will be used for human or animal consumption. It also prohibits the possession, sale, import, or other handling of horses or horseflesh if the person knows or should have known that the horse or any part of it will be used for human or animal consumption. The bill defines key terms like "horseflesh" and "slaughter," and establishes penalties for violations, including fines. The provisions of this bill are meant to be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.726 (on 12/13/2023)
Taxonomy
Agriculture
- ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
- ‐ Other Agriculture
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S2163 | 01/19/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02163&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02163B | 05/23/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02163&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02163A | 02/28/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02163&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02163 | 01/19/2023 |
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