Legislation to penalize animal rights terrorists introduced in New York (2/28/2003)

New York is the second state to introduce a bill that will help prosecute animal rights terrorists. The proposal is based on a model bill created by the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance.

Assembly Bill 4884, introduced by Assemblyman Richard Smith (D-Blasdell), will recognize animal and eco-terrorism as forms of domestic terrorism, increase penalties for persons participating in politically motivated acts of animal or eco-terrorism and create specific penalties for those who assist or finance these acts of terrorism.

This is part of the Alliance's national campaign to combat animal rights terrorism on a state-by-state basis. New York follows Texas' lead in introducing this bill with legislators in other states also preparing to introduce similar bills.

"The FBI found extremist animal rights groups to be among the largest and fastest-growing domestic terror threats," said U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Senior Vice President Rick Story. "Terrorist groups like the Animal Liberation Front and Earth Liberation Front caused $17.3 million in damages during 2001. This legislation can help identify and prosecute those who are involved in animal rights terrorism."

"We need to applaud Assemblyman Smith for his leadership in introducing this bill as well as his obvious regard for the safety of New York citizens," he added.

Take Action! New York sportsmen should ask their representatives to support Assembly Bill 4884. Tell them that animal rights terrorism endangers lives, sets back life-saving medical research, and strikes fear into the hearts of countless researchers, business people, farmers, sportsmen and more. Let them know that you want those responsible for committing and assisting with these terror acts to be identified and prosecuted.

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