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Local law · Int 0783-2026

Dog bite incidents

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to dog bite incidents

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Latest action Mar 26, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Gale A. Brewer

Council Member, District 6 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to create and maintain an online form where individuals can report dog bite incidents. The bill requires DOHMH and the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare (MOAW) to develop training for all New York City Police Department officers, 311 operators, and select DOHMH employees regarding dog bite incidents and the determination of a dangerous dog. This bill would also require DOHMH, MOAW, and the Department of Parks and Recreation to conduct a public awareness campaign to inform individuals about dog bite incidents and resources available to alleged victims of such incidents.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Health

Cosponsors

Shahana K. Hanif, Farah N. Louis and 11 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic11
  • Republican2

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Full history

  1. Mar 26, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Mar 26, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health

    NYC Council