Bill > A08555

This bill clarifies and modifies several provisions related to animal shelters in New York State. The bill increases the deposit required for animal adoption from $35 to $100, expands the definition of an "animal shelter" to include more types of facilities while excluding small municipal pounds and certain veterinary facilities, and adjusts standards for animal care and transportation. Specifically, the bill modifies rules about animal housing capacity, vaccination requirements, and transportation conditions, such as removing specific language about exercising young dogs during transport and changing time limits for unattended animals in vehicles. The bill also extends the timeline for animal shelters to correct violations from ten to thirty days for general infractions, and from 72 hours to seven days for severe violations that pose an immediate threat to animal safety. These changes aim to provide more flexible and comprehensive guidelines for animal shelters, ensuring better care and management of animals while allowing some adaptability for different types of facilities and emergency situations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8555