New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S01741

Introduced
1/13/25  
Refer
1/13/25  
Engrossed
5/14/25  
Refer
5/14/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Engrossed
5/5/26  

Caption

Provides that the penalty for the abandonment of animals is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.

Summary

Bill S01741 amends the agriculture and markets law in New York to establish penalties for the abandonment of animals. Under the proposed legislation, individuals who abandon animals or leave them to die in public places will be guilty of a misdemeanor. The penalties include imprisonment for up to one year, a fine ranging from five hundred to one thousand dollars, or both. This legislation aims to strengthen protections for animals by holding owners accountable for their abandonment.

Impact

The bill modifies existing laws regarding animal abandonment, increasing the penalties for such actions. By categorizing abandonment as a misdemeanor, it aims to deter individuals from abandoning animals and to promote responsible pet ownership. The changes will affect local enforcement of animal welfare laws and may lead to increased awareness and reporting of animal abandonment cases.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S01741 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by the unanimous votes in both the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Senate Floor. The discussions around the bill suggest a strong consensus on the importance of animal welfare and the need for stricter penalties to protect animals from abandonment.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history regarding Bill S01741. The unanimous support in committee and floor votes indicates a lack of opposition to the proposed changes, suggesting that the bill is widely accepted among legislators.

Companion Bills

NY A07950

Same As Provides that the penalty for the abandonment of animals is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.

Previously Filed As

NY A07950

Provides that the penalty for the abandonment of animals is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.

NY A11276

Increases the penalty of knowingly violating the provisions relating to the appropriate shelter for dogs from a violation to a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.

NY S01742

Increases the penalty of knowingly violating the provisions relating to the appropriate shelter for dogs from a violation to a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.

NY S3042

Bans street takeovers and violators would be guilty of a felony and punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and be subject to a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

NY A00862

Prohibits the taking of zoo, petting zoo, carnival or circus animals; provides that violations shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars.

NY A05792

Increases the monetary penalties for the crimes of aggravated harassment in the first or second degrees or for discrimination; provides that such penalty shall be not less than five hundred dollars nor more than twenty-five hundred dollars for the first violation and not less than twenty-five hundred dollars nor more than twelve thousand five hundred dollars for each subsequent violation.

NY A03112

Establishes that any person who knowingly engages in a repeated course of cyberbullying of a minor is guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by a period of imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both.

NY A02641

Establishes that any person who knowingly engages in a repeated course of cyberbullying of a minor is guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by a period of imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both.

NY S08018

Enacts "CJ's law" in relation to increasing the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting where such accident resulted in the death of a minor to a class C felony punishable by a fine of not less than four thousand nor more than eight thousand dollars in addition to any other penalties provided by law.

NY S00682

Increases the penalties for stopping, standing, or parking in handicapped spaces without a handicapped permit to not less than one hundred fifty dollars nor more than three hundred dollars for the first offense and three hundred to five hundred fifty dollars for the second offense occurring within a period of five years within the state.

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