New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5080: Authorizes the department of veterans' affairs to provide eligible veterans with financial assistance for purchasing, training and the upkeep of service dogs and emotional support dogs

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Plain-language summary

A 5080 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes the department of veterans' affairs to provide eligible veterans with financial assistance for purchasing, training and the upkeep of service dogs and emotional support dogs. Primary sponsor: Pamela Hunter (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pamela Hunter (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.