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NY S01044
NY S01044Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to limiting the ownership or possession of companion animals by persons convicted of violating "Buster's Law"
AI Summary
This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to prohibit individuals convicted under "Buster's Law" (which likely relates to animal cruelty) from owning or possessing companion animals without first obtaining a court order. To receive such an order, the convicted person must undergo psychiatric or psychological testing and provide clear and convincing evidence to a county court judge that they have the mental capacity and ability to care for an animal humanely. The testing is designed to assess the person's fitness to own a pet and ensure the safety and well-being of potential animal companions. The bill will go into effect 30 days after it becomes law, meaning convicted individuals cannot own pets until they successfully demonstrate their ability to provide proper care through professional psychological evaluation and judicial approval.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE (on 01/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1044 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S01044&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S01044 |
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