New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1205: Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for 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
S 1205 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals. Primary sponsor: Jim Tedisco (Republican/Conservative). 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.
Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals; requires a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tedisco | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
| Jake Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
| Michelle Hinchey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Tom O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 58 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“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