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NY A09227

NY A09227
Defines therapeutic agriculture for the purposes of community gardens as the use of agricultural activities as a means of promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being, rehabilitation and therapy for certain individuals.


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Introduced
02/16/2024
In Committee
02/27/2024
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 defining therapeutic agriculture for purposes of community gardens

AI Summary

This bill amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to define "therapeutic agriculture" as the use of agricultural activities, including farming, gardening, and animal husbandry, as a means of promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being, rehabilitation, and therapy for individuals with physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or other special needs. The purpose of this definition is to recognize the therapeutic benefits of community gardens and other agricultural activities for certain individuals.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means (on 02/27/2024)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ General Agriculture
Health
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization

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