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NY A04029
Bill
Status
6/18/2018
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Prohibits confining companion animals in motor vehicles in extreme heat or cold without proper ventilation or protection where the animal faces imminent danger of death or serious physical injury.
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Authorizes police officers, peace officers, humane society agents, paid firefighters, and volunteer firefighters responding to assistance calls to remove animals from vehicles when the operator cannot be promptly located.
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Requires written notice be placed on or in the vehicle identifying the officer or firefighter, their department or agency, address, and contact information, along with where the animal will be taken.
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Removed animals shall receive emergency veterinary treatment if necessary and be delivered to a humane society or animal cruelty prevention society in the jurisdiction where seized.
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Establishes penalties of $50-$100 fine for first offense and $100-$250 fine for subsequent offenses; provides civil and criminal immunity for officers and firefighters acting reasonably and in good faith.
Legislative Description
Relates to the confinement of companion animals in unattended motor vehicles under conditions that endanger the health or well-being of an animal and what can be done in the event an animal is seen suffering; adds paid or volunteer firefighters as persons authorized to remove such companion animals from unattended vehicles because of extreme temperatures; and provides penalties.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/18/2018