New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8211: Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters; repealer
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8211 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 21, 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: Joe Addabbo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 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.
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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Addabbo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1634
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 8211B
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
- PRINT NUMBER 8211A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE