Protecting Animals Walking on the Street (PAWS) Act (A10660/S9915)

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A10660/S9915, also known as the Protecting Animals Walking on the Street (PAWS) Act, to add the term companion animals to the list of possible victim classes should a driver fail to exercise due care to avoid striking pedestrians and to increase the fine for striking a pet with a vehicle and leaving the scene without reporting the incident.