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Res 0129-2026 · ResolutionCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation amending New York State’s animal cruelty laws by codifying them in the Penal Law and increasing penalties

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Farah N. Louis
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Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
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8
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation amending New York State’s animal cruelty laws by codifying them in the Penal Law and increasing penalties

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Jan 28, 2026