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NY S03629
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person from allowing covered animals to participate in traveling animal acts where animals are transported between locations for performances
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Covered animals include all Felidae (excluding domestic cats), kangaroos, non-human primates, bears (Ursidae), and wallabies, including hybrids of these species
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Bars the Department of Environmental Conservation from issuing permits or licenses, including education, exhibition, or endangered species licenses, for covered animals in traveling acts
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Exempts performances that occur at non-mobile, permanent institutions or fixed facilities from the prohibition
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Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $1,000, with the law taking effect December 31, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibits the participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; prohibits the department of environmental conservation from issuing permits or licenses allowing participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; excludes certain permanent performing institutions; imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $1000 for a violation.
Last Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
2/26/2026