NY A01645

Requires higher education research facilities to publish their dog and cat adoption policies on their websites, detailing specific steps taken to place animals deemed suitable for adoption

Mandates annual reporting beginning January 1, 2026, including the total number of dogs and cats released for private adoption and the number released to animal shelters and rescue organizations

Requires facilities to publicly list all animal rescue organizations, humane societies, and SPCA chapters to which they released animals for adoption during the preceding year

Specifies that partner adoption organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Takes effect 60 days after becoming law