New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 6556: Includes consideration of evidence of recent acts of aggravated cruelty to animals as a factor to be considered when determining whether grounds for a temporary extreme risk protection order exist

Enacted Last action October 16, 2025: SIGNED CHAP.450

Plain-language summary

A 6556 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes consideration of evidence of recent acts of aggravated cruelty to animals as a factor to be considered when determining whether grounds for a temporary extreme risk protection order exist. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 16, 2025): SIGNED CHAP.450.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.