New York policy
S5544: Relates to the reporting of animal cruelty
NY Senate · Sponsor James Skoufis
- Jurisdiction
- New York State
- Applies to
- New York State (proposed)
- Effective
- January 7, 2026
What it requires
Provides that any person charged with enforcing laws prohibiting cruelty to animals shall cause a report to be made when, in the performance of their duties, such person has reasonable cause to believe that abuse or maltreatment of a child has also occurred; provides that a person charged with the responsibility of filing a report of child abuse or maltreatment shall also file a report of suspected animal cruelty.
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