New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 862: Relates to prohibiting the taking of zoo, petting zoo, carnival or circus animals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 862 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to prohibiting the taking of zoo, petting zoo, carnival or circus animals. Primary sponsor: Deborah Glick (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the taking of zoo, petting zoo, carnival or circus animals; provides that violations shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Glick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“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 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION