Establishes criminal offenses related to cruelty to and the killing of animals; provides for enhanced sentencing and victim statements; requires landlords to check the animal abuser registry; establishes the New York state animal abuser registry; makes conforming changes; repeals provisions relating to aggravated cruelty to animals.
Prohibits state agency hotlines from relying exclusively on automated answering systems; requires state agency hotlines to provide callers with a clear option to speak with a live representative.