S. 6613/A. 8832 to Prohibit Orcas in Captivity [2014]

in New York

Update: This bill failed to pass before the session ended.

Update (May 5, 2014): S. 6613 was amended on the Senate floor. See the italicized portion of the Bill Description below for more details.

Bill Description:
Prohibits the possession and harboring of killer whales in aquariums and sea parks.[teaserbreak] This prohibition does not apply to harboring or possessing an injured killer whale for the purpose of performing emergency care or rehabilitation.

Background:
For more information on why this bill is necessary, read Born Free USA’s blog on the documentary Blackfish, which exposed the deep inhumanity inherent in keeping killer whales captive.

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