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A 3158 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires the court to require a mental health evaluation when a person is convicted of certain crimes pertaining to animal fighting and aggravated cruelty to animals

Summary
Requires the court to require a mental health evaluation when a person is convicted of certain crimes pertaining to animal fighting and aggravated cruelty to animals; requires the convicted person to assume the costs of any evaluation and continued therapy; makes related provisions.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires mental health evaluations for animal cruelty offenders, promoting rehabilitation over punishment and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health evaluations and therapy for convicted individuals, directly supporting mental health services through court-ordered assessments and treatment requirements.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
Jan 23, 2025
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REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
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Linda Rosenthal
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