S 8927 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to divorce and the consideration by the court of companion animals

Summary
Directs the court to consider whether the companion animal was acquired prior to or during the marriage; the basic daily needs of the companion animal; the party who generally facilitates veterinary care for the companion animal; the party who generally provides the companion animal with social interaction; the party who generally ensures compliance with state and local regulations regarding the companion animal; and the party who provides the greater ability to financially support the companion animal.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action May 29, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 29, 2026

How they voted

571
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
May 29, 2026
D Democratic41
36 Yea 5
87% Yea
R Republican22
21 Yea 1 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 29, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
May 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Jeremy Cooney
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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