New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8555 — Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters; repealer

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  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 May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill clarifies standards of care for animals in shelters and during transport.

The bill specifies the care requirements for animals in shelters, including how long and under what conditions they can be kept. The full text of the bill is not available for detailed review.

Summary

Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters including the length of time and conditions such animal may be exposed to.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  2. PRINT NUMBER 8555C

  3. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

  4. PRINT NUMBER 8555B

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

  6. PRINT NUMBER 8555A

  7. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

  8. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

  9. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8555 do?
Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters including the length of time and conditions such animal may be exposed to.
Who sponsors A8555?
A8555 is sponsored by Amy Paulin.
What is the current status of A8555?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A8555?
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