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A03616Introduced in the Assembly

Requires motorists to exercise care to avoid colliding with any domestic or companion animal; increases fines and penalties for causing such injury and for leaving the scene of injury to certain animals without reporting.

IntroducedAssembly Transportation

Introduced by Tony Simone, District 75

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Requires motorists to exercise care to avoid colliding with any domestic or companion animal; increases fines and penalties for causing such injury and for leaving the scene of injury to certain animals without reporting.

Where it stands

referred to transportation

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. referred to transportation

  2. referred to transportation

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