Bill > A10660

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to require motorists to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any domestic animal (domesticated sheep, cattle, and goats) or companion animal (any dog, cat, or other domesticated animal normally maintained in or near the household). The bill increases the fines and penalties for causing physical injury or serious physical injury to these animals while failing to exercise due care, and also increases the penalties for leaving the scene of an incident involving injury to certain animals without reporting it. The bill aims to improve safety for both animals and their owners by holding drivers more accountable for their actions.