Bill Description: This bill would require that if property owners must kill encroaching wildlife, they must do it in the most painless, quickest and least-stressful way possible for the animal while still protecting public safety. These standards are defined by American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines.
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Background:
This bill was previously introduced in 2013 as A. 1658.
Currently, property owners are authorized to kill wild animals who are not protected species if they encroach on the owner’s property by any means. This allows individuals to euthanize through inhumane methods without recourse. A.732 requires that American Veterinary Association guidelines be followed and that property owners kill wildlife in less cruel fashion.
Take Action:
New York residents, contact your state assembly member, and urge him or her to support this legislation!
Read the full text and follow its progress here.