Relates to the establishment of local comprehensive emergency management plans

PassedLatest action May 6, 2026

Requires the inclusion of local and municipal animal shelters, any duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals and veterinary services when establishing local comprehensive emergency management plans; requires that information to the public include the communication accommodation needs of persons with vision or hearing impairments and information on which temporary housing and other necessary facilities are designated as animal-friendly.

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A6388, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Executive Law.

Committee

Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure local emergency management plans include animal accommodation preparation and public communication that considers the needs of persons with vision or hearing impairments.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateFeb 9, 2026Result: passed
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs
Senate Veterans, Homeland Security And Military AffairsFeb 3, 2026Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 21, 2025Result: passed
(59) (0) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs
Senate Veterans, Homeland Security And Military AffairsApr 29, 2025Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Dean Murray and Robert Rolison

Republican2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Monica Martinez says this is needed

Each county prepares a comprehensive emergency management plan to mini- mize the effect of disasters through the coordination and distribution of resources, mitigation efforts and preparations for recovery and rede- velopment. Such plans are vital in securing the safety of residents and enabling efficient emergency response and evacuation if necessary. To that end, it is critical animal accommodations are included in such planning to ensure residents with companion animals have the information needed to plan and respond accordingly. Nonprofits such as the Red Cross often encourage households to establish a plan fortheir companion animal/s in the event of an emergency, however, it becomes challenging when there is uncertainty if animals will be accepted at temporary hous- ing evacuation sites. Research has consistently demonstrated residents are less likely to evacuate in fear of leaving companion animals behind, further demonstrating the significance of including animal accommo- dations in emergency planning 1. Communication coordination is another vital component of emergency management plans, playing a key role in resiliency, public health, and safety. Local dissemination of information to the public must consider accessibility needs of residents with vision or hearing impairments. In 2020, the New York State mass notification system NY-Alert was updated to ensure people with complete loss of sight have access to lifesaving information concerning forthcoming storms and other emergencies 2. Bringing this awareness into local emergency management plans will expand upon the state's efforts in being inclusive and holistic in emer- gency planning. This legislation seeks to fill these gaps to proactively strengthen our counties and communities' ability to mitigate and respond to emergencies.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 6, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.221
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.221
NY Assembly
May 6, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
May 6, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A6388B
NY Assembly
Apr 16, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 6388B
NY Assembly
Feb 9, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate

Show full history (20 earlier events)

Feb 9, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
Feb 5, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 4, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Feb 3, 2026
1ST Report CAL.221
1ST REPORT CAL.221
NY Senate
Jan 20, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.221
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.221
NY Assembly
Jan 12, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jan 8, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Governmental Operations
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
May 22, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
May 21, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
May 21, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 1, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Apr 30, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Apr 29, 2025
1ST Report CAL.739
1ST REPORT CAL.739
NY Senate
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate

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