New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1344: Establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1344 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal. Primary sponsor: Deborah Glick (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal; provides for compensatory and punitive damages and injunctive relief and three year statute of limitations on commencement of such an action.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Glick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY