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NY A06626
Bill
Status
Passed
12/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
- Amends Social Services Law Section 459-b to require that service animals and therapy dogs be allowed to accompany victims of domestic violence at residential shelter programs
- Applies to victims of domestic violence receiving emergency shelter and services for up to 90 days, plus potential 45-day extensions, at residential programs
- Defines service animals and therapy dogs according to Agriculture and Markets Law Sections 123-B and 108 respectively
- Authorizes the Office of Children and Family Services to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provision
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes service animals or therapy dogs to accompany victims of domestic violence at residential programs for victims of domestic violence.
Last Action
approval memo.38
12/28/2015
Committee Referrals
Social Services6/9/2015
Rules6/3/2015
Social Services3/27/2015
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