Asking Albany · Res 0013-2026
Legislation amending New York State’s Agriculture and Markets Law § 353-A, aggravated cruelty to animals…
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation amending New York State’s Agriculture and Markets Law § 353-A, aggravated cruelty to animals, to require a conviction under this provision to carry a sentence of at least 3 years, and for multiple convictions to carry consecutive sentences of at least 3 years per conviction
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New York City Council
This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
Require a conviction under this provision to carry a sentence of at least 3 years, and for multiple convictions to carry consecutive sentences of at least 3 years per conviction (353-A).
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Finance
Also referred to Committee on Health.
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Yusef Salaam and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
- Republican2
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Finance
NYC Council