Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jun 18, 2014 |
referred to codes delivered to assembly passed senate |
May 28, 2014 |
amended on third reading 6418a |
May 12, 2014 |
advanced to third reading |
May 07, 2014 |
2nd report cal. |
May 06, 2014 |
1st report cal.504 |
Jan 22, 2014 |
referred to agriculture |
Senate Bill S6418
2013-2014 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Assembly Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2013-S6418 - Details
2013-S6418 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S6418 REVISED MEMO 01/24/2014 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the penalties for the confinement of companion animals in vehicles at times of extreme temperature PURPOSE: This legislation increases the penalties for confinement of a companion animal in a vehicle during times of extreme hot or cold temperatures. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 353-d of the Agriculture and Markets Law is amended to set a more protective standard for companion animals relating to their removal from a vehicle by a police officer, peace officer or peace officer acting as an agent of a duly incorporated human society. Further, this amendment provides that any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a violation punishable by an increased fine of $250-5500 for the first offense (raised from $50-$100) and $500-$1,000 for a second and subsequent violations (raised from $100-$250). JUSTIFICATION:
2013-S6418 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ S. 6418 A. 8563 S E N A T E - A S S E M B L Y January 22, 2014 ___________ IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered print- ed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Agriculture IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Agriculture AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the penalties for the confinement of companion animals in vehicles at times of extreme temperature THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 353-d of the agriculture and markets law, as added by chapter 586 of the laws of 2008, is amended to read as follows: S 353-d. Confinement of companion animals in vehicles: extreme temper- atures. 1. A person shall not confine a companion animal in a motor vehicle in extreme heat or cold without proper ventilation or other protection from such extreme temperatures where such confinement [plac- es] MAY PLACE the companion animal in imminent danger of death or seri- ous physical injury due to exposure to such extreme heat or cold. 2. Where the operator of such a vehicle cannot be promptly located, a police officer, peace officer, or peace officer acting as an agent of a duly incorporated humane society may take necessary steps to remove the animal or animals from the vehicle. 3. Police officers, peace officers or peace officers acting as agents of a duly incorporated humane society removing an animal or animals from a vehicle pursuant to this section shall place a written notice on or in the vehicle, bearing the name of the officer or agent, and the depart- ment or agency and address where the animal or animals will be taken. 4. An animal or animals removed from a vehicle pursuant to this section shall, after receipt of any necessary emergency veterinary treatment, be delivered to the duly incorporated humane society or soci- ety for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or designated agent there- of, in the jurisdiction where the animal or animals were seized. 5. Any person who [knowingly] violates the provisions of subdivision one of this section shall be guilty of a violation, punishable by a fine EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
2013-S6418A (ACTIVE) - Details
2013-S6418A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S6418A TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the penalties for the confinement of companion animals in vehicles at times of extreme temperature PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This legislation increases the penalties for confinement of a companion animal in a vehicle during times of extreme hot or cold temperatures. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 353-d the Agriculture and Markets Law is amended to set a more protective standard for companion animals relating to their removal from a vehicle by a police officer, peace officer or peace officer acting as an agent of a duly incorporated human society. Further, this amendment provides that any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a violation punishable by an increased fine of $250-$500 for the first offense (raised from $50100), and $500-$1,000 for a second and subsequent violations (raised from $100-$250). JUSTIFICATION: Confinement of a companion animal in a vehicle during times of extreme hot or cold temperatures can cause injury and death, even in a short period of time. According to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), on a 78-degree day, the temperature
2013-S6418A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ S. 6418--A A. 8563--A Cal. No. 504 S E N A T E - A S S E M B L Y January 22, 2014 ___________ IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered print- ed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Agriculture -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE, ROSENTHAL, BROOK-KRASNY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Agriculture -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the penalties for the confinement of companion animals in vehicles at times of extreme temperature THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 353-d of the agriculture and markets law, as added by chapter 586 of the laws of 2008, is amended to read as follows: S 353-d. Confinement of companion animals in vehicles: extreme temper- atures. 1. A person shall not confine a companion animal in a motor vehicle in extreme heat or cold without proper ventilation or other protection from such extreme temperatures where such confinement [plac- es] MAY PLACE the companion animal in imminent danger of death or seri- ous physical injury due to exposure to such extreme heat or cold. 2. Where the operator of such a vehicle cannot be promptly located, a police officer, peace officer, or peace officer acting as an agent of a duly incorporated humane society may take necessary steps to remove the animal or animals from the vehicle. 3. Police officers, peace officers or peace officers acting as agents of a duly incorporated humane society removing an animal or animals from a vehicle pursuant to this section shall place a written notice on or in the vehicle, bearing the name of the officer or agent, and the depart- ment or agency and address where the animal or animals will be taken. 4. An animal or animals removed from a vehicle pursuant to this section shall, after receipt of any necessary emergency veterinary EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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