New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8084: Establishes an animal abuser registry
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8084 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes an animal abuser registry. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8084A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an animal abuser registry; requires background checks for pet store and animal shelter licenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 3 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Harckham | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8084A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE