Establishes crimes of sexual conduct with an animal resulting in injury or death and sexual conduct with an animal.

The bill amends the agriculture and markets law by adding two new sections. Section 353-g makes sexual conduct with an animal resulting in injury or death a class E felony. Section 353-h makes sexual conduct with an animal a class A misdemeanor. Penalties include relinquishing custody of all animals, prohibition from owning or controlling animals, and reimbursement for animal care costs. The bill exempts lawful scientific tests involving animals.

Establishes crimes of sexual conduct with an animal resulting in injury or death and sexual conduct with an animal.

The bill amends the agriculture and markets law by adding two new sections. Section 353-g makes sexual conduct with an animal resulting in injury or death a class E felony. Section 353-h makes sexual conduct with an animal a class A misdemeanor. Penalties include relinquishing custody of all animals, prohibition from owning or controlling animals, and reimbursement for animal care costs. The bill exempts lawful scientific tests involving animals.