New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5423: Relates to the judicial process relating to a dog that caused death to a companion animal, farm animal or domestic animal while trespassing on property

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

Plain-language summary

S 5423 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the judicial process relating to a dog that caused death to a companion animal, farm animal or domestic animal while trespassing on property. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic).