Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs; prohibits tethering under cruel or inhumane conditions, including during dangerous weather conditions when a weather alert, advisory or warning is in effect; provides for civil penalties for violations.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A165
SPONSOR: Rosenthal TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to outdoor
restraint of dogs
PURPOSE:
This bill ensures that companion animals are tethered safely and humane-
ly.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Section one amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new
section 353-g.
Section two sets forth the effective date.
JUSTIFICATION:
While some restrictions on the tethering of animals are codified and
enforced in New York State, and even more specific restrictions have
been passed by some local governments, many of these restrictions are
vague, contradictory or unnecessarily complicated. More uniform
restrictions need to be put in place on a state level so that law
enforcement and animal control officers can better enforce the law,
ensure compliance and protect vulnerable animals.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-24: A.54 - Referred to Agriculture; S.6315 - Referred to Agricul-
ture
2021-22: A.1410 - Referred to Agriculture
2019-20: A.729 - Referred to Agriculture
2017-18: A.4022 - Referred to Agriculture
2015-16: A.6406-A - Referred to Agriculture
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Undetermined.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This bill shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have
become a law.
