New York S06880 would authorize a lengthier prison sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals committed during domestic violence.

New York S06880 amends the agriculture and markets law to authorize a lengthier prison sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals committed during domestic violence. The bill specifies that the maximum sentence for such acts can be up to four years, compared to the usual two years. This change applies to incidents of domestic violence as defined in the social services law, including the period of tension or stress leading up to and following the acts of violence. The bill would take effect 180 days after becoming law.

New York S06880 would authorize a lengthier prison sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals committed during domestic violence.

New York S06880 amends the agriculture and markets law to authorize a lengthier prison sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals committed during domestic violence. The bill specifies that the maximum sentence for such acts can be up to four years, compared to the usual two years. This change applies to incidents of domestic violence as defined in the social services law, including the period of tension or stress leading up to and following the acts of violence. The bill would take effect 180 days after becoming law.