Relates to removing special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children.
Summary
This bill amends a prior 2009 chapter law that had already modified the Family Court Act and Social Services Law concerning the removal of special powers granted to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (SPCC). The bill does not change the underlying policy framework or create new powers; instead, it extends the expiration date for certain provisions of that earlier act from August 11, 2025 to August 11, 2027. In effect, it keeps the existing statutory arrangement in place for two additional years.
The measure is a technical extension or “sunset” amendment. It preserves the current legal status of the sections of chapter 329 of the laws of 2009 that are scheduled to expire, ensuring continuity while lawmakers continue to evaluate the long-term treatment of SPCC-related authority under New York law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Impact
The bill amends the expiration date in chapter 329 of the laws of 2009, as previously amended, by changing the sunset for sections 8 and 10 from August 11, 2025 to August 11, 2027. This affects the continued operation of provisions tied to the removal of special powers from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and it delays repeal of those provisions for two more years. No new substantive rights, duties, or enforcement powers are created; the impact is limited to extending the life of existing law.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes in the provided materials, the overall sentiment appears neutral and procedural. The bill reads as a straightforward extension of an existing statutory sunset rather than a controversial policy change. There is no evidence in the supplied context of opposition, support, or divided views, so the measure appears to be a maintenance action aimed at preserving the status quo.
Contention
The main point of potential contention is the continued extension of the statutory framework governing the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and the removal of its special powers. Supporters would likely view the extension as necessary to avoid an unintended lapse in law, while critics might question whether the underlying provisions should be allowed to expire or be revisited more comprehensively. However, no specific objections, amendments, or recorded disagreements are included in the provided context.
Designates a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals as a qualified agency for the purpose of allowing access to the division of criminal justice services central data facility which contains criminal records, personal appearance date, fingerprints, photographs, handwriting samples and other information.
An Act to authorize the issuance of special license plates for supporters of the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) bearing the legend SAVING LIVES TOGETHER; fees.
Requires the inclusion of local and municipal animal shelters, any duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals and veterinary services when establishing local comprehensive emergency management plans; requires that information to the public include the communication accommodation needs of persons with vision or hearing impairments and information on which temporary housing and other necessary facilities are designated as animal-friendly.
Requires the inclusion of local and municipal animal shelters, any duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals and veterinary services when establishing local comprehensive emergency management plans; requires that information to the public include the communication accommodation needs of persons with vision or hearing impairments and information on which temporary housing and other necessary facilities are designated as animal-friendly.