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NY A09227
NY A09227Defines 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
02/16/2024
In Committee
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Scott Bendett (R),
Keith Brown (R),
Dave DiPietro (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Brian Manktelow (R),
John McDonald (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Chris Tague (R),
John Zaccaro (D),
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means (on 02/27/2024)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ General Agriculture
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A9227 | 02/16/2024 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09227&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09227 | 02/16/2024 |
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