New YorkA 65562025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Includes consideration of evidence of recent acts of aggravated cruelty to animals as a factor to be considered when determining whether grounds for a temporary extreme risk protection order exist

Sponsored By: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Courts consider recent animal cruelty for temporary risk orders

The law adds recent aggravated cruelty to animals as a factor judges consider for temporary extreme risk protection orders. "Recent" means within the six months before the petition is filed. Judges must also weigh how long ago the acts happened and the person’s age at that time. The law takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

George Alvarez
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 1

House vote • 6/11/2025

FLOOR Vote