New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9399: Establishes the crime of endangering the welfare of a companion animal or farm animal
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9399 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the crime of endangering the welfare of a companion animal or farm animal. Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 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.
Establishes the crime of endangering the welfare of a companion animal or farm animal in the first and second degree.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
“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