New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 579: Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 579 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large. Primary sponsor: Pam Helming (Republican/Conservative). 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.
Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large in violation of any local law or ordinance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Helming | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
“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