New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7950: Relates to the penalty for the abandonment of animals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7950 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the penalty for the abandonment of animals. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kassay (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the penalty for the abandonment of animals is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kassay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE