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NY A 8555

in committee

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

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 8555 pass?

Not yet. NY A 8555 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-19): REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

What is NY A 8555 about?

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 NY A 8555?

Amy Paulin is the primary sponsor of NY A 8555, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-05-19 — REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Amy Paulinprimary
  • Sarahana Shresthacosponsor
  • Albert A. Stirpecosponsor
  • John T. McDonald IIIcosponsor
  • Rebecca Seawrightcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-05-19

    REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-05-13

    PRINT NUMBER 8555C

    amendment-passage

  3. 2026-05-13

    AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

    amendment-passage,referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-03

    PRINT NUMBER 8555B

    amendment-passage

  5. 2026-03-03

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

    amendment-passage,referral-committee

  6. 2026-02-17

    PRINT NUMBER 8555A

    amendment-passage

  7. 2026-02-17

    AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

    amendment-passage,referral-committee

  8. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

    referral-committee

  9. 2025-05-20

    REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

    referral-committee

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A8555?summary=&detail=

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