Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Be Kind to Animals Month in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize May 2026 as Be Kind to Animals Month in New York. The measure encourages schools and educational groups across the state to hold activities and training programs focused on animal welfare during that month. By designating this time for awareness, the bill aims to promote empathy and humane treatment of animals without changing any laws or funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 6, 2026
Assembly · Passed
ADOPTED
May 5, 2026
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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