Bill > A09108

This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to expand the definition of an "impounding organization" to include towns whose dog control officers seize an animal at the request of a police officer. Under the updated law, such a town would be authorized to file a petition in court requesting that the person from whom the animal was seized or the animal's owner post a security to cover the anticipated expenses of caring for the animal during legal proceedings. The security would need to be sufficient to cover reasonable expenses like medical care and boarding for at least thirty days, with the specific amount determined by the court after considering the circumstances of the case and recommendations from the impounding organization. The bill allows the impounding organization to draw from the posted security to pay for the actual costs of animal care. This change provides towns with an additional legal mechanism to manage and cover expenses associated with animal seizures, particularly in situations involving potential animal cruelty or other violations of animal-related laws.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9108