New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8211 — Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters; repealer

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

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In plain language

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

This bill sets clearer standards for the care of animals in shelters and while being transported. It outlines the maximum time and conditions these animals may experience.

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. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1634

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. PRINT NUMBER 8211B

  7. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

  8. PRINT NUMBER 8211A

  9. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

  10. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

  11. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8211 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 S8211?
S8211 is sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr..
What is the current status of S8211?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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