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NY S06330
NY S06330Defines 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
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to defining therapeutic agriculture for purposes of community gardens
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Agriculture and Markets Law by adding a definition for "therapeutic agriculture" specifically for community gardens. The new definition describes therapeutic agriculture as using agricultural activities like farming, gardening, and animal husbandry as a method to support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals with various health conditions, disabilities, or special needs. By providing this formal definition, the bill acknowledges the potential therapeutic benefits of agricultural activities and creates a legal framework for recognizing such practices. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, allowing community gardens and similar programs to potentially leverage this definition for supporting individuals through agricultural engagement. The broad definition encompasses a range of agricultural activities and highlights their potential role in rehabilitation, therapy, and overall health improvement.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A2185 (on 06/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6330 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06330&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06330 |
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