New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9150: Makes aggravated cruelty to animals a class E felony; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 9150 is a bill introduced in the New York House on October 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Makes aggravated cruelty to animals a class E felony; repealer. Primary sponsor: Sam Berger (Democratic). It lists 7 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.
Makes aggravated cruelty to animals a class E violent felony offense; defines terms; makes technical changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Berger | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Bill Conrad | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 140 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Paula Kay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Amy Paulin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Carrie Woerner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
“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