Resolution · Res 0388-2026
Recognizing animals as sentient beings and calling on the New York State Assembly to pass, the New York State Senate to introduce and pass companion…
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Resolution recognizing animals as sentient beings and calling on the New York State Assembly to pass, the New York State Senate to introduce and pass companion legislation, and the Governor to sign, A.107, recognizing animals as sentient beings statewide and establishing that animals can be victims of a crime
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New York City Council
Summary
Recognizing animals as sentient beings statewide and establishing that animals can be victims of a crime (A. 10).
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Health
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Shahana K. Hanif and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic7
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Full history
- Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 26, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council