Bill > A07388

This bill, known as "Peanut's law: humane animal protection act," establishes comprehensive protections for animals in wildlife sanctuaries by creating new procedural safeguards against seizure and euthanization. The law requires that any licensed wildlife sanctuary (defined as a registered 501(c)(3) or facility with a valid tax identification number) must receive an administrative hearing before an animal can be seized or euthanized, except in cases of immediate public safety risk verified by a licensed veterinarian. The bill mandates a 72-hour waiting period before euthanization, during which the animal's owner or sanctuary can appeal the decision. If an appeal is filed, an emergency review board consisting of a veterinarian, sanctuary representative, and public health official must convene within 48 hours to evaluate the case. The law also requires the department to ensure safe containment of the animal during the appeal and to publicly release all relevant testing results within seven days if euthanization occurs. Additionally, the bill requires quarterly reporting to state leadership with statistics on animal seizures, euthanizations, and appellate outcomes to ensure transparency and allow for potential future legislative improvements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7388