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A02026Introduced in the Assembly

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals; removes requirement that an animal be killed with aggravated cruelty in order to be guilty of such crime.

IntroducedAssembly Agriculture

Introduced by Brian Miller, District 122

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Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals; removes requirement that an animal be killed with aggravated cruelty in order to be guilty of such crime.

Where it stands

referred to agriculture

January 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

AssemblyStage: Assembly Agriculture Committee: Held for Consideration · April 2, 2025

15

Yes

7

No

1

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Bill history

  1. referred to agriculture

  2. held for consideration in agriculture

  3. referred to agriculture

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