Establishes certain animal abuse offenses committed in manner manifesting extreme indifference to value of animal's life as crime of second degree; designated as "River's Law."
Sponsored By: Declan J. O'Scanlon Jr. (Republican)
Introduced
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Declan J. O'Scanlon Jr.
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Anthony M. Bucco
Republican • Senate
Kristin M. Corrado
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
As Introduced
1/6/2026
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