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Senator · Senate District 43
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Relates to acts of animal cruelty in the presence of a child
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7260
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, the social services law, the family court act and the agriculture and markets law, in relation to acts of animal cruelty in the presence of a child
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to amend the definition of child endangerment and other related statutes to include committing acts of animal cruelty in the presence of a child and to strengthen penalties for existing animal cruelty charges when committed in the presence of a child.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends subdivision 1 of section 260.10 of the penal law, as amended by chapter 447 of the laws of 2010. Subdivision 2 of section 412 of the social services law, as amended by chapter 323 of the laws of 2008. paragraph (i) of subdivision 4-a of section 371 of the social services law, as added by chapter 782 of the laws of 1971 and subparagraph (B) as amended by chapter 984 of the laws of 1981
Justification
Adults who commit acts of animal cruelty in the presence of a child inflict psychological damage on the minor who is forced to witness these crimes; they can also permanently imperil a still developing minor's sense of judgment and ethical conduct.
By amending the definition of endangering the welfare of a child and related statutes to include these actions, and increasing the penalties for existing animal cruelty charges when committed in the presence of a minor, this behavior can be curtailed and its consequences can be recognized.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred and eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
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