New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A7779 — Relates to veterinary care for retired law enforcement and retired fire investigation dogs

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a veterinary care program for retired law enforcement and fire investigation dogs.

This bill requires the division of criminal justice services to create a veterinary care program specifically for retired law enforcement and fire investigation dogs. It aims to ensure these animals receive necessary medical care after their service.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For those working in law enforcement and fire investigation, this bill supports the ongoing care of retired service dogs.

Summary

Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish a veterinary care program to care for retired law enforcement dogs in the service of or utilized by law enforcement agencies and retired fire investigation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 7779A

  2. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS

  3. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  4. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  5. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does A7779 do?
Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish a veterinary care program to care for retired law enforcement dogs in the service of or utilized by law enforcement agencies and retired fire investigation.
Who sponsors A7779?
A7779 is sponsored by Steve Stern.
What is the current status of A7779?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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