New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 3158: Requires the court to require a mental health evaluation when a person is convicted of certain crimes pertaining to animal fighting and aggravated cruelty to animals

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

Plain-language summary

A 3158 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the court to require a mental health evaluation when a person is convicted of certain crimes pertaining to animal fighting and aggravated cruelty to animals. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic).