New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5017: Relates to prohibiting the operation of establishments where animals and/or fowls are slaughtered or butchered for food
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5017 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to prohibiting the operation of establishments where animals and/or fowls are slaughtered or butchered for food. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 6 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.
Prohibits the operation of establishments where animals and/or fowls are slaughtered or butchered for food; establishes a task force on public health risks and animal welfare concerns of slaughterhouses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shelley Mayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 37 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“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