Authorizes courts to grant exclusive care of companion animals to petitioners in protection orders.
This bill amends the family court act, criminal procedure law, and domestic relations law to allow courts to order exclusive care, custody, and control of companion animals to petitioners in protection orders. It also mandates that respondents stay away from the animals and refrain from harming them. The definition of "companion animal" remains consistent with existing law. The changes take effect immediately.
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