New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6602: Establishes the crime of endangering the welfare of a companion animal or farm animal
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6602 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the crime of endangering the welfare of a companion animal or farm animal. Primary sponsor: Jen Lunsford (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Establishes the crime of endangering the welfare of a companion animal or farm animal in the first and second degree.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Lunsford | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Sarah Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 136 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Josh Jensen | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 134 |
| Micah Lasher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
“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