New York S09427 amends the penal law to recognize threats or harm to animals as a form of coercion or coercive control.
New York S09427 amends the penal law to include threats or harm to animals as a means of coercion or coercive control. This bill updates the definition of coercive control to encompass animal-related threats, recognizing the psychological and emotional impact on victims. The legislation aims to strengthen legal responses to domestic violence by addressing a previously overlooked aspect of abusive behavior.
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