· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Relates to companion animals

Provides that companion animals, as sentient beings, shall be considered victims of animal cruelty crimes, including but not limited to all offenses as defined in article twenty-six of the agriculture and markets law, and shall be treated as such in a court of law.

Sponsor

Monica Martinez (D-NY)

Introduced

2026-03-25

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