NY S 9569
in committeeRelates to companion animals
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did NY S 9569 pass?
Not yet. NY S 9569 is in committee as of 2026-03-25 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-25): REFERRED TO CODES
What is NY S 9569 about?
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.
Who sponsors NY S 9569?
Monica Martinez is the primary sponsor of NY S 9569, joined by 4 cosponsors.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-25 — REFERRED TO CODES
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Monica Martinezprimary
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.cosponsor
- Mario Matteracosponsor
- Dean Murraycosponsor
- Jessica Scarcella-Spantoncosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-03-25
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
Versions
- S9569Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: A 11094
Official source
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