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NY S02338

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Agriculture and Markets Law section 110 to expand municipal exemption authority for certain working dogs
  • Allows municipalities to exempt guide dogs, hearing dogs, service dogs, war dogs, working search dogs, detection dogs, police work dogs, and therapy dogs from both licensing fees and the animal population control surcharge
  • Current law only permits exemption from licensing fees; this bill adds explicit authority to waive the surcharge as well
  • Requires licenses for exempt dogs to be conspicuously marked with the appropriate designation (e.g., "Guide Dog," "Service Dog")
  • Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Allows municipalities to eliminate the surcharge for the licensing of service dogs relating to animal population control efforts.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/16/2025

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