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NY S00838

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates "Templeton's Law" establishing a dangerous dog owner alert system in New York State

  • Requires city, town, and village clerks to provide data to county clerks, who must maintain a public web page listing the block locations of residences where dangerous dogs are kept

  • Web pages must include links to mapping services with GPS technology showing street maps and satellite imagery of blocks where dangerous dog owners reside following a conviction

  • Municipalities may additionally publish owner names, addresses, dog names, and other identifying information to notify local residents of dangerous dog convictions

  • Owners must notify municipal clerks when a dangerous dog dies or when they change residence, with clerks forwarding this information to county clerks to update records

Legislative Description

Relates to implementing a dangerous dog owner alert system.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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