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NY S00391
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Palumbo
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AI Summary
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Requires every pound, shelter, humane society, or dog protective association to create a surrender form that owners must complete when giving up their dog
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Surrender forms must collect information including: reason for surrender, whether the dog has been declared dangerous, any aggressive tendencies, and whether the dog has bitten anyone
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Owners must also disclose any other information they believe relevant to the dog's future placement
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Shelters must maintain the completed forms and disclose the information to prospective adopters or anyone who may temporarily or permanently care for the dog
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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
1/7/2026