New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S6573 — Requires municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads

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 March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Municipal employees must try to identify and notify owners of deceased dogs or cats on public roads.

This legislation requires municipal employees to identify and inform pet owners when their deceased pets are found on public roads. This aims to ensure that owners are aware of their lost animals in a respectful manner.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will be informed if their pets are found deceased, offering closure in a difficult time.

Summary

Requires municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads by such municipal employees.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.997

  7. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

  8. RETURNED TO SENATE

  9. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  10. REFERRED TO CODES

  11. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  12. PASSED SENATE

  13. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1821

  14. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  15. PRINT NUMBER 6573A

  16. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  17. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  18. 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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"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
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Frequently asked questions

What does S6573 do?
Requires municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads by such municipal employees.
Who sponsors S6573?
S6573 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S6573?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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