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NY S07612
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Monica Martinez
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AI Summary
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Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, in consultation with the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, to create a comprehensive toolkit supporting housing that accommodates both people and their companion animals together ("co-sheltering")
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Targets two vulnerable populations: domestic violence victims who may stay in abusive situations to protect their pets, and people experiencing homelessness with companion animals
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Toolkit must include guidance on partnership building with veterinarians and animal welfare organizations, low-barrier pet-inclusive policies, housing design, animal health needs, worker training on animal behavior, and case studies of successful programs
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Requires the commissioner to consult with housing providers, non-profits, veterinarians, and other agencies to develop evidence-based recommendations
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Toolkit must be accessible through multiple formats including websites, social media, and newsletters, with outreach to ensure wide distribution; takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes a co-shelter toolkit of best practices, resources, case studies and other information deemed helpful to inform and encourage the implementation and sustenance of co-shelter models for victims of domestic violence and people experiencing homelessness with companion animals; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
1/7/2026