Bill > S01741

This bill amends the New York Agriculture and Markets Law to clarify and strengthen penalties for animal abandonment. Specifically, the legislation modifies the existing law to replace the gender-specific pronoun "he" with the gender-neutral term "such person" when describing who can be held responsible for animal abandonment. The bill maintains the existing misdemeanor classification for individuals who abandon animals, leave them to die in public spaces, or fail to address a disabled animal's condition after receiving notice. The penalty remains unchanged: a person found guilty of animal abandonment can be punished by up to one year of imprisonment, a fine ranging from $500 to $1,000, or both. This revision aims to ensure that the law is more inclusive and gender-neutral while preserving the original intent of protecting animals from neglect and abandonment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1741