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NY S04800
Bill
Status
2/14/2023
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Palumbo
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AI Summary
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Requires every pound, shelter, incorporated humane society, and similar dog protective association to develop a surrender form when an owner gives up a dog.
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Form must request information including the reason(s) for surrender, whether the dog has been declared dangerous or shown aggressive tendencies, whether it has bitten anyone, and any other relevant information for future placement.
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Shelters and protective associations must maintain the completed forms and disclose them to prospective adoptive owners and anyone else who may shelter or harbor the dog after surrender.
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Requires a disclosure form for the surrender of a dog to a shelter, pound or dog protective association detailing the reasons for surrender and any aggressive tendencies of such dog.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2024