New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 3297: Relates to the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3297 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals. Primary sponsor: John McDonald (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Includes use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument in the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McDonald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Jonathan Jacobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“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 AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE