New York Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2024001 – COLUMBIA COUNTY, NY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

  Summary:

  The “Animal Abuser Registry Law” (Local Law No. 3-2024) would authorize the Columbia County, NY County Sheriff to establish an on-line Animal Abuser Registry that shall contain the names and residence information of all available Animal Abuse Offenders living in Columbia County who are convicted of an Animal Abuse Crime.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  COLUMBIA COUNTY, NY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (14-8 VOTE) ON 9/11/24 – EFFECTIVE UPON FILING WITH NY SECY OF STATE

• Bill – 2024003 – NEW YORK CITY, NY CITY COUNCIL (CONSUMER & WORKER PROTECTION COMM)

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 1089-2024 amends Title 20 (Consumer & Worker Protection), Chapter 8 (Earned Safe & Sick Time Act), Section 20-912 (Definitions) and Section 20-914 (Use of Safe/Sick Time) of New York City Administrative Code to allow sick time to be used for the care for certain animals.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  NEW YORK CITY, NY CITY COUNCIL (CONSUMER & WORKER PROTECTION COMM)

  Bill Action:

  INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON 10/23/24

• Bill – 2024002 – NEW YORK, NY (MAYOR’S DESK)

  Summary:

  Local Law Int. No. 1018 amends Title 17 (Health), Chapter 3 (Licenses & Permits), Subchapter 9 (Pet Shops) of New York City Administrative Code to: (1) Prohibit the sale of dogs or cats by retail pet shops; (2) Define “pet dealer” and “retail pet shop”; (3) Include “pet dealers” in existing breeder sourcing and permit requirements; and (4) Repeal Section 17-1706 (Exemptions for Shelter and Rescue Partners).

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  NEW YORK, NY (MAYOR’S DESK)

  Bill Action:

  PASSED HEALTH COMMITTEE W/AMEND (8-1-1 VOTE) ON 11/21/24 – ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL (40-5-6 VOTE) ON 11/21/24 – TO MAYOR FOR SIGNATURE