NY S00122

Establishes strict liability for dog owners when their dog bites a person in a public place or lawfully on private property, regardless of the dog's prior history or the owner's knowledge of viciousness.

Requires dog owners to provide registration numbers, names, addresses, and proof of rabies vaccination to anyone injured by their dog at the time of incident or as soon as possible thereafter.

Changes the legal standard for dog attack proceedings from requiring proof a dog "is dangerous" to simply proving the dog "caused injury" to a person, companion animal, farm animal, or domestic animal.

Maintains court authority to order neutering/spaying, microchipping, behavioral evaluation, secure confinement, leash restraint, muzzling, or liability insurance (up to $100,000) for dogs that cause injury.

Preserves defenses when dogs act in self-defense, protect against criminal activity, or respond to abuse, and exempts owners from liability when dogs are in professional care (trainers, veterinarians, groomers).