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NY S 9569

in committee

Relates to companion animals

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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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
Latest action
2026-03-25 — REFERRED TO CODES
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Monica Martinezprimary
  • Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.cosponsor
  • Mario Matteracosponsor
  • Dean Murraycosponsor
  • Jessica Scarcella-Spantoncosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-03-25

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

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