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NY S08039
Bill
Status
3/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Todd Kaminsky
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AI Summary
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Animal shelters and animal rescue groups must disclose in writing to prospective adopters whether a dog four months or older has bitten a person and broken their skin.
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Organizations must provide written disclosure of known bite history and circumstances related to the bite before selling, giving away, or transferring a dog.
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Prospective adopters must sign an acknowledgment confirming they received bite history information, with copies provided to the adopter and retained by the organization.
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A documented bite history does not automatically disqualify a dog from adoption or transfer, regardless of other state or local laws regarding biting dogs.
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The disclosure requirements are intended to serve public safety and ensure appropriate dog placement.
Legislative Description
Requires animal shelters and animal rescue groups to disclose whether a dog over the age of four months has bitten a person and broken the person's skin; states that a documented bite history shall not necessarily preclude a dog from being available for adoption.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELFARE
3/11/2020