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NY S07011
Bill
Status
3/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
- Establishes "Peanut's law" requiring administrative hearings before seizure or euthanization of animals under care of registered wildlife sanctuaries, unless there is documented immediate threat to public safety confirmed by a qualified veterinarian
- Mandates a 72-hour waiting period before euthanizing any animal seized by the Department of Environmental Conservation for testing or public health concerns, during which owners/sanctuaries must be notified of their appeal rights
- Creates an emergency appeal process allowing owners or sanctuaries to contest euthanization decisions within 72 hours, with review by a board consisting of a licensed veterinarian, sanctuary representative, and public health official who must issue a decision within 48 hours
- Requires safe containment of animals in department-approved facilities or sanctuaries while appeals are pending, and public release of all testing results within 7 days if euthanization proceeds
- Mandates quarterly reports to the Governor and legislative leaders on animal seizures, euthanizations, and appellate outcomes, to be published on the department's website
Legislative Description
Enacts "Peanut's law: humane animal protection act" to provide humane treatment, safeguard animal welfare and strengthen the rights of animal sanctuaries and responsible owners in retaining custody, implementing due process safeguards, and guaranteeing public safety while an appeal is pending; requires an administrative hearing before the seizure or euthanization of an animal under the care of a wildlife sanctuary, unless there is documented evidence that the animal presents an immediate threat to public safety; further provides that any animal seized by the department of environmental conservation for testing or public concerns is subject to a 72-hour waiting period prior to euthanization; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026