New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1278: Prohibits persons who have been convicted of animal cruelty from working at an animal shelter

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

Plain-language summary

S 1278 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits persons who have been convicted of animal cruelty from working at an animal shelter. Primary sponsor: Patrick Gallivan (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Patrick Gallivan (Republican/Conservative). 2 co-sponsors.