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N.Y. Penal Law § 195.06 — Killing or injuring a police animal

Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

Part of Article 195: Official Misconduct and Obstruction of Public Servants Generally, New York Penal Law.

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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 195.06

Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.

N.Y. Penal Law § 195.06Primary source, current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
195.06 Killing or injuring a police animal. A person is guilty of killing or injuring a police animal when such person intentionally kills or injures any animal while such animal is in the performance of its duties and under the supervision of a police or peace officer. Killing or injuring a police animal is a class A misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

What class of felony is killing a police work dog or police work horse in New York?

Killing a police work dog or police work horse is a Class E Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 195.06-a.

Which New York statute covers killing a police work dog or police work horse?

Killing a police work dog or police work horse is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 195.06-a (Killing a police work dog or police work horse).

What class of misdemeanor is killing or injuring a police animal in New York?

Killing or injuring a police animal is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 195.06.

Which New York statute covers killing or injuring a police animal?

Killing or injuring a police animal is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 195.06 (Killing or injuring a police animal).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.