NY S01125

Prohibits surgical devocalization (debarking) procedures on dogs and cats except when medically necessary to treat physical illness, disease, injury, or congenital abnormality causing or potentially causing animal pain or harm.

Requires that only licensed veterinarians under New York education law may perform devocalization procedures, with documentation of medical necessity in the animal's treatment record.

Mandates veterinarians report the aggregate number of devocalization procedures performed to the Commissioner of Education annually by March 30th, with reports maintained for four years.

Establishes penalties of Class B misdemeanor (up to 90 days imprisonment and/or $500 fine) for unauthorized devocalization; veterinarians violating this law face license revocation or suspension.

Effective 90 days after the bill becomes law, with the Commissioners of Agriculture and Markets and Education authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations.