New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8030: Requires principals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation and a report be submitted to the court based on such evaluation and to attend treatment

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

Plain-language summary

S 8030 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires principals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation and a report be submitted to the court based on such evaluation and to attend treatment. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic).