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NY S06336

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Mannion

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires veterinarians to hold cats and dogs in their custody for 24 hours following spaying or neutering procedures to monitor for adverse effects
  • Mandates that all spayed or neutered cats and dogs receive an examination by a licensed veterinarian within 24 hours of the procedure
  • Applies to spaying and neutering performed under authorization through local laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
  • Known as "Bella's law"

Legislative Description

Requires cats and dogs who are neutered or spayed by a veterinarian to be held for twenty-four hours after the procedure to monitor for adverse effects and to undergo a follow-up exam within twenty-four hours after such procedure by a duly licensed veterinarian.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/14/2023

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