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Local law · Int 1029-2026

Establishing low-cost veterinary clinics

New York City Council

Latest action Sep 10, 2026

Sponsor: Harvey D. Epstein (Council Member, District 2, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing low-cost veterinary clinics

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 26, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to establish and maintain at least one veterinary clinic in every borough that would provide low-cost veterinary services for pets. DOHMH would be required to determine the fee for services provided by each veterinary clinic. Households with an income of no more than 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) would be eligible for services at a discounted fee, and households with an income of no more than 30% of AMI or who receive public assistance would be eligible for free services. DOHMH would be required to submit an annual report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council on the pets that received veterinary services and any challenges with establishing, operating, or maintaining the clinics.

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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

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Cosponsors

14

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

  • Democratic13
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Sep 10, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Sep 10, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council

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