Assembly bill · A6535 (2025-26)
Provides for the humane destruction or other disposition of certain animals
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Michael Tannousis (Assembly Member, District 64, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Provides for the humane destruction or other disposition of certain animals by shelters; requires animals to be made available for adoption for 90 days unless a veterinarian certifies that such animal should be humanely destroyed for health reasons.
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Amends the Agriculture and Markets Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Agriculture · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Agriculture · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Assembly
- Mar 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Assembly
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