New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6185: Exempts livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs from license fees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6185 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs from license fees. Primary sponsor: John Lemondes (Republican/Conservative/Independence). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs from license fees relating to the licensing, identification and control of dogs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lemondes | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 126 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Steve Hawley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Josh Jensen | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 134 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE