New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 6514: Requires duly incorporated humane society, pound or shelter to make reasonable efforts to locate the owner of certain animals or provide for the fostering or adoption of such animals

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

Plain-language summary

A 6514 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires duly incorporated humane society, pound or shelter to make reasonable efforts to locate the owner of certain animals or provide for the fostering or adoption of such animals. Primary sponsor: Mike Tannousis (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Tannousis (Republican/Conservative).