Senate bill · S6380 (2025-26)

Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs

New York State Senate

Same as A165, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jun 1, 2026

Sponsor: Jabari Brisport (State Senator, District 25, Democratic/Working Families)

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Summary

Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs; prohibits inhumane tethering, including during dangerous weather conditions when a weather alert, advisory or warning is in effect; provides for civil penalties for violations.

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Amends the Agriculture and Markets Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section 1 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new section 353g Section 2 provides the effective date.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

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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Cosponsors

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Democratic22
Republican2

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The sponsor's argument

Why Jabari Brisport says this is needed

While some restrictions on the tethering of dogs 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 to ensure compli- ance and protect vulnerable animals.

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Full history

Jun 1, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Agriculture
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
NY Senate
May 20, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Codes
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Assembly
May 19, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Agriculture
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
NY Senate
May 19, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
May 14, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Agriculture
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
NY Assembly

Show full history (4 earlier events)

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Assembly
Mar 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Assembly

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