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NY S01742
NY S01742Increases the penalty of knowingly violating the provisions relating to the appropriate shelter for dogs from a violation to a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to increasing the penalty of knowingly violating the provisions relating to the appropriate shelter for dogs
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Agriculture and Markets Law to increase the penalties for knowingly violating provisions related to appropriate shelter for dogs left outdoors. Currently, violations result in relatively small fines, but the proposed legislation would upgrade the offense from a violation to a misdemeanor. Under the new provisions, individuals who knowingly fail to provide appropriate shelter for dogs could face more serious consequences, including potential imprisonment of up to one year, a fine ranging from $500 to $1,000, or both. The bill also clarifies that each day a person fails to correct shelter deficiencies after being charged constitutes a separate offense. This change aims to strengthen protections for dogs and provide more significant deterrents against neglectful pet ownership by increasing the legal consequences for those who do not provide adequate shelter for their animals. The amendments will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1742 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S01742&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S01742 |
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