Local law · Int 0785-2026
Requiring each police precinct to train and designate at least one uniformed officer as an animal cruelty liaison
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring each police precinct to train and designate at least one uniformed officer as an animal cruelty liaison
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require at least one animal cruelty liaison in each police precinct. These officers would be trained and designated to provide up-to-date knowledge on animal cruelty laws, dangerous animal procedures, animal welfare, and reporting requirements. They would help guide officers and members of the public on how to deal with animal-related issues and would help coordinate with other agencies on animal-related matters when necessary.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Cosponsors
Shahana K. Hanif, Farah N. Louis and 10 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic10
- Republican2
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Full history
- Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 26, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Public Safety
NYC Council