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NY S09002
NY S09002Defines 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
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
In Committee
06/04/2024
06/04/2024
Crossed Over
06/04/2024
06/04/2024
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. This new definition is intended to provide a legal framework for community gardens to use agricultural activities for therapeutic purposes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to ways and means (on 06/04/2024)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ General Agriculture
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
- ‐ Other Health
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9002 | 04/08/2024 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09002&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09002 | 04/08/2024 |
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