S 5488 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to microchipping of certain animals possessed by animal protective associations and rescue organizations

This bill allows animal rescue groups and shelters (like humane societies and adoption organizations) to implant microchips in dogs and cats they care for, unless the animal already has one. It requires these groups to update contact information linked to each microchip, including the adopter's details and current owner info for lost animals. The law applies to tax-exempt organizations registered with the state that provide animals for adoption. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Last action May 5, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 6, 2025

How they voted

521
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 63
Jun 6, 2025
D Democratic41
34 Yea 7
82% Yea
R Republican22
18 Yea 1 Nay 3
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
May 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Jun 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
Jun 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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