A07950Introduced in the Assembly
Provides that the penalty for the abandonment of animals is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.
Introduced by Rebecca Kassay, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that the penalty for the abandonment of animals is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.
Where it stands
reported referred to codes
February 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Agriculture Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes · February 25, 2026
20
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
23 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Absent |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | Yes |
| Steven Raga | 30 | Yes |
| Diana Moreno | 36 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Yes |
| Stefani Zinerman | 56 | Yes |
| Jaime Williams | 59 | Yes |
| Linda Rosenthal | 67 | Yes |
| Amanda Septimo | 84 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to agriculture
referred to agriculture
reported referred to codes
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