N.Y. Assemblyman Introduces ‘Peanut’s Law,’ Says Investigation Request Ignored

squirrel peanutA New York state lawmaker is pushing for legislation to prevent future animal heartbreaks like the one that struck the social media star, saying calls for an investigation have fallen on deaf ears.

Jake BlumenkrantzRepresentatives from Long Island Congressional District 15 authored the Peanut Law: Humane Animal Protection Act.,” This will impose a 72-hour waiting period before euthanizing rescue animals. He told TMZ to the New York State Department of Environmental Protection and the governor. Kathy Hochul Until now, he has remained radio silent about the investigation into the matter.

Blumenkrans, a prominent animal advocate, said all he heard from authorities was that DEC officials were following the rules when they seized peanuts from Peanut Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary. And that’s exactly why he’s calling for change. This is because current protocols feel too extreme and lack compassion for the animals involved.

Mr Blumenkrans’ proposal includes creating an emergency appeals process to allow animal sanctuary operators to challenge decisions regarding their animals. Additionally, animal sanctuaries with a tax ID number will ensure recognition as legitimate facilities with the right to humane due process.

He explains that these changes will allow people to intervene if their animals are seized, giving them due process and a chance to fight back against unfair treatment.

Another state politician — Rodonese Bichot HamelinNew York State Assembly Majority Whip — told TMZ that she is an avid animal rights activist and sympathizes with animal rights causes. peanutthe plight of she believes in euthanasia Peanuts were the only option after an investigation by the New York State Department of Environmental Protection found that squirrels had bitten people.