New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 197: Relates to the sentencing for the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals

Passed one chamber Last action May 5, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 197 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the sentencing for the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals. Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). 18 co-sponsors.