New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 546: Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing or failing to provide sustenance to an animal
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 546 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing or failing to provide sustenance to an animal. Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing, killing or failing to provide sustenance to an animal to a felony, if convicted within five years from the date of a prior conviction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Paulin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“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