Bill > A02387

This bill establishes a statewide, 24-hour animal abuse hotline administered by the New York Attorney General's office, which will operate as a toll-free number. The Attorney General may choose to have a non-governmental animal protection organization manage the hotline, and will be responsible for making reasonable efforts to publicize its availability. When the hotline receives a report that could potentially constitute an animal abuse incident, it is required to immediately transmit the report both verbally and electronically to appropriate state agencies, local law enforcement, or relevant animal protection organizations. The hotline aims to provide a centralized, accessible method for reporting potential animal abuse, which can help improve animal welfare and enable faster response to potential animal cruelty cases. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing for preparatory rule-making to be completed before the official start date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2387