Relates to threats or harm to animals as a means of coercion or coercive control

Summary

The measure amends the penal law to treat causing physical injury to an animal as a criminal act, linking it to coercive control. It also requires a state office to partner with a federally designated organization to create and deliver training for licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers on recognizing and responding to domestic‑violence tactics that involve threats or harm to animals. The training is aimed at improving forensic evaluations in child‑custody cases and must be updated at least every two years.

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