New York

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2025-2026 Regular Session, from filing to law.

410 bills on animals and wildlife Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
A 9042 Requires veterinary clinics to file notice and documentation to the attorney general before completing certain transactions Linda Rosenthal In committee Oct 21, 2026PRINT NUMBER 9042A
A 11464 Extends the effectiveness of authorizing big game hunting in Albany county Gabriella Romero Became law Aug 28, 2026SIGNED CHAP.280
S 10583 Extends provisions authorizing hunting big game by rifle in the county of Tompkins Lea Webb Became law Aug 28, 2026SIGNED CHAP.289
S 9302 Relates to extending the authorization for hunting big game by rifle in the county of Niagara Robert Ortt Became law Aug 28, 2026SIGNED CHAP.284
S 40 Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs Mark Walczyk Became law Jul 31, 2026SIGNED CHAP.193
A 11651 Relates to divorce and the consideration by the court of companion animals Linda Rosenthal In committee Jul 29, 2026REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
A 11640 Prohibits the importation and sale of certain household cleaning products that use animal testing Linda Rosenthal In committee Jul 29, 2026REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
A 8235 Designates dog control officers of the village of Holley, named by the village board as constables, as peace officers Stephen Hawley Became law Jul 24, 2026SIGNED CHAP.174
S 5932 Authorizes the town of Huntington to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands to the Huntington African American Museum Mario Mattera Became law Jul 13, 2026SIGNED CHAP.166
A 11290 Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs Robert Smullen In committee Jun 5, 2026SUBSTITUTED BY S40C
A 10480 Relates to extending the authorization for hunting big game by rifle in the county of Niagara Paula Bologna In committee Jun 5, 2026SUBSTITUTED BY S9302
S 7164 Authorizes seniors and persons who are severely disabled to use an ATV to enter and exit certain lands for ice fishing Michelle Hinchey In committee Jun 5, 2026COMMITTED TO RULES
A 6405 Grants peace officer status to animal control officers of the county of Schuyler Philip Palmesano Passed one chamber Jun 5, 2026REFERRED TO RULES
A 2612 Designates the animal control officer in the town of Sand Lake as a peace officer Scott H. Bendett Passed one chamber Jun 5, 2026REFERRED TO RULES
S 10542 Extends the effectiveness of authorizing big game hunting in Albany county Patricia Fahy In committee Jun 4, 2026SUBSTITUTED BY A11464
S 8211 Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters; repealer Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. Passed one chamber Jun 4, 2026REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
S 7712 Designates dog control officers of the village of Holley, named by the village board as constables, as peace officers Robert Ortt In committee Jun 4, 2026SUBSTITUTED BY A8235
J 2283 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026 as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in the State of New York Dean Murray Passed one chamber Jun 4, 2026ADOPTED
J 2281 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Service Dog Month in the State of New York Dean Murray Passed one chamber Jun 4, 2026ADOPTED
J 2230 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 26, 2026, as Hunting and Fishing Day in the State of New York Joseph A. Griffo Passed one chamber Jun 4, 2026ADOPTED
A 11481 Extends provisions authorizing hunting big game by rifle in the county of Tompkins Anna Kelles In committee Jun 3, 2026SUBSTITUTED BY S10583
S 8252 Relates to pet breeders; repealer Michael Gianaris Passed one chamber Jun 3, 2026REFERRED TO CODES
K 1619 Recognizing May 21-27, 2026, as Military Animal Appreciation Week, and to honor these animals for their service Brian Manktelow Passed one chamber Jun 3, 2026ADOPTED
K 1577 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 26, 2026, as Hunting and Fishing Day in the State of New York Robert Smullen Passed one chamber Jun 3, 2026ADOPTED
A 11164 Provides for the issuance of pet insurance Pamela J. Hunter Passed both chambers Jun 2, 2026RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
S 10225 Provides for the issuance of pet insurance Jamaal Bailey In committee Jun 2, 2026SUBSTITUTED BY A11164
A 11447 Authorizes the town of Huntington to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands to the Huntington African American Museum Steve Stern In committee Jun 1, 2026SUBSTITUTED BY S5932A
S 6380 Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs Jabari Brisport In committee Jun 1, 2026PRINT NUMBER 6380B
S 5835 Waives fishing, hunting and trapping license fees for certain first responders James Skoufis Passed one chamber Jun 1, 2026REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
K 1527 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 26, 2026, as Take Your Dog to Work Day in the State of New York Chantel Jackson Passed one chamber Jun 1, 2026ADOPTED
S 1171 Establishes a town of Huntington deer management pilot program Mario Mattera Passed one chamber Jun 1, 2026REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
S 8927 Relates to divorce and the consideration by the court of companion animals Jeremy Cooney Passed one chamber May 29, 2026REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
S 6573 Requires municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads Michelle Hinchey Passed one chamber May 29, 2026REFERRED TO CODES
A 7547 Relates to designating uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers Steve Stern Passed one chamber May 28, 2026REFERRED TO CODES
S 1784 Relates to the inspection of certain vacated or abandoned properties for abandoned companion animals Michelle Hinchey Passed one chamber May 28, 2026REFERRED TO CODES
K 1451 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 21, 2026, as Pets for Veterans Day in the State of New York Brian Manktelow Passed one chamber May 27, 2026ADOPTED
K 1447 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 1, 2026, as Police Dog Day in the State of New York Jerett Gandolfo Passed one chamber May 27, 2026ADOPTED
A 7779 Relates to veterinary care for retired law enforcement and retired fire investigation dogs Steve Stern In committee May 26, 2026PRINT NUMBER 7779A
A 11477 Directs the department of transportation and the New York state thruway authority to identify sites along all highways, thruways and parkways in the state for wildlife crossings Robert C. Carroll In committee May 22, 2026REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
K 1438 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Pet Rescue Awareness Month in the State of New York Joe DeStefano Passed one chamber May 21, 2026ADOPTED
A 8653 Relates to pet breeders; repealer Linda Rosenthal In committee May 20, 2026REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
A 7886 Authorizes seniors and persons who are severely disabled to use an ATV to enter and exit certain lands for ice fishing Paula Kay In committee May 20, 2026PRINT NUMBER 7886A
A 3591 Relates to certain commercial fishing and shellfish licenses and permits Tommy Schiavoni In committee May 20, 2026REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
A 165 Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs Linda Rosenthal In committee May 20, 2026PRINT NUMBER 165B
A 10272 Prohibits restrictions on insurance policies based on the policyholder harboring or owning any dog of a specific breed or mixture of breeds Linda Rosenthal In committee May 19, 2026SUBSTITUTED BY S9207
S 9207 Prohibits restrictions on insurance policies based on the policyholder harboring or owning any dog of a specific breed or mixture of breeds Michael Gianaris Passed both chambers May 19, 2026RETURNED TO SENATE
A 8555 Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters; repealer Amy Paulin In committee May 19, 2026REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
A 6145 Relates to tethering restrictions and outdoor shelter requirements for dogs Karl Brabenec In committee May 19, 2026HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN AGRICULTURE
A 5505 Relates to the inspection of certain vacated or abandoned properties for abandoned companion animals Donna Lupardo In committee May 19, 2026REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
S 6733 Imposes a fee for certain convictions to benefit animal shelters and establishes the animal offenses assistance fund Anthony H. Palumbo In committee May 18, 2026REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO AGRICULTURE

From New York's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.