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Senator · Senate District 7
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History
- Referred to agriculture
Companion bill
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Relates to improvements in shelter care for dogs
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7496
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to improving shelter care
Purpose or general idea of bill
To improve the standard of care for animals in impounding organizations
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends subdivision 3 of section 117 of the agriculture and markets law to provide that each dog seized by an impounding organization shall be promptly inspected and provided with veterinary treatment, proper shelter, food and water.
Section two adds a new subdivision 1-b to section 373 of the agriculture and markets law to provide that the each lost, stray or homeless animal in an impounding organization shall be promptly inspected and provided with veterinary treatment, proper shelter, food and water.
Section three provides the effective date.
Justification
This bill will improve the care of animals in shelters. For each animal seized, the impounding organization must examine the animal and provide care and treatment to relieve pain and suffering, including necessary emergency veterinary care and treatment, parasite control and appropriate vaccinations. The impounding organization must also provide proper shelter, food and potable water.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implication
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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