New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9569: Relates to companion animals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9569 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to companion animals. Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that companion animals, as sentient beings, shall be considered victims of animal cruelty crimes, including but not limited to all offenses as defined in article twenty-six of the agriculture and markets law, and shall be treated as such in a court of law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 CODES