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NY S07723

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dean Murray

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to establish licensing and educational standards for dog obedience trainers working with non-service and non-police dogs

  • Requires training standards to utilize non-aversive, evidence-based, and positive reinforcement techniques

  • Prohibits individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses (under sections 351, 353, 353-a, or 355 of the Agriculture and Markets Law) from obtaining a trainer license

  • Exempts service dogs, police dogs, and other specialized working dogs defined under section 108 of the Agriculture and Markets Law

  • Requires licensed trainers to maintain practices and facilities in compliance with animal control provisions, subject to enforcement by police officers, dog control officers, animal control officers, and SPCA agents

Legislative Description

Requires the commissioner of agriculture and markets to establish licensing and educational standards for individuals providing canine training for non-service and non-police dogs; requires such standards to utilize non-aversive, evidence-based, and positive reinforcement techniques.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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