New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 2296: Relates to the creation of a court appointed advocate for animals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2296 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the creation of a court appointed advocate for animals. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to the creation of a court appointed advocate for animals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Nathalia Fernández | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Toby Stavisky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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 JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY