New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 2603: Relates to the offense of 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 2603 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals. Primary sponsor: Joe Addabbo (Democratic). 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.
Includes use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument in the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Addabbo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Jack Martins | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 7 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Jeremy Zellner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 61 |
“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