New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8555: Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8555 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters; repealer. Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters including the length of time and conditions such animal may be exposed to.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Paulin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Sarahana Shrestha | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
| Al Stirpe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 8555C
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
- PRINT NUMBER 8555B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
- PRINT NUMBER 8555A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE