A. 1372 Provides that court may consider evidence regarding the bond between a companion animal and the companion animal’s guardian when determining damages for the negligent, reckless or intentional causing of physical injury or death to the companion animal. Punitive damages may also be awarded.
A. 3976 and S. 4084 Establishes a cause of action for the wrongful injury to or death of a companion animal and provides that a person who unjustifiably, intentionally, recklessly or negligently causes such physical injury or death shall be liable for veterinary expenses, mental distress suffered by the animal’s guardian or members of the guardian’s household, and may be liable for punitive damages and attorneys’ fees.
To help take action on any of these or other animal protection bills pending before the NYS Legislature, use the methods below to reach lawmakers.
If you do not know their names or contact information, go to www.nyassembly.gov and www.nysenate.gov. If you provide your address, you can get this information. In your communication, mention that you are a constituent and include your address.
Name: Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Majority Leader
Phone: (518)455-2585
Email: scousins@nysenate.gov
Fax: (518)426-6811;
Address: Room 907, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Name:
Carl E. Heastie, Assembly Speaker
Phone: (518)455-3791
Email: speaker@nyassembly.gov
Fax: (518)455-4812
Address: Room 932, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248