NY S08293

Creates "negligent handling of a dog" offense for three or more violations of local leash laws, classified as a violation, with records following the handler regardless of which dog is involved

Establishes three degrees of "reckless handling of a dog": third degree (dog injures person, cat, or other dog - violation); second degree (injury requires hospitalization or results in death - misdemeanor); first degree (handler commands dog to attack without imminent danger - misdemeanor with mandatory dog seizure and license revocation)

Requires handlers of attacking dogs to pay all medical or veterinary expenses of victims, and creates "leaving the scene" offense for failing to report when a dog injures or kills a companion animal

Codifies New York City dog restraint requirements mandating leashes no longer than six feet in public places, with off-leash hours in parks limited to between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM in designated areas

Mandates signage at all NYC park entrances stating "No Dogs Off Leash Anywhere in the Park At Any Time Unless Otherwise Noted" with warning of fines or arrest for violations