New York S02063 amends the agriculture and markets law to establish aggravated neglect of a companion animal as a felony.
New York S02063 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new section 355-a, which defines aggravated neglect of a companion animal as a felony. This occurs when an owner fails to take reasonable steps to locate or provide adequate care for a companion animal subjected to cruelty. The bill specifies that aggravated neglect of companion animals is a felony, with sentencing guidelines outlined in the penal law.
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