Relates to voluntary contributions in support of municipal animal pounds or shelters
This bill adds a voluntary contribution option to New York dog license applications. Dog owners applying for or renewing licenses can choose to make a separate, clearly marked donation to their municipality's animal pound or shelter (or a contracted provider). The contribution appears as a distinct field on the application form, with suggested amounts but no requirement to contribute. It directly affects dog owners during license processing and provides a new funding mechanism for municipal animal shelters.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Assembly Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Sep 2025
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Signed Sep 26, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025 · Assembly Jun 4, 2025
How they voted
60–1
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 27, 2025
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Sep 26, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.420
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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