Authorizes courts, upon issuance of an order of protection, to order exclusive care, custody, and control of certain companion animals be granted to the petitioner

Summary

The bill amends New York family and criminal court statutes so that, when a judge issues an order of protection, the petitioner can be awarded exclusive control of any companion animal owned or kept by either party. It applies to dogs, cats and other pets defined by state law. The change aims to protect victims from animal abuse or intimidation that can accompany domestic violence.

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