New York Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2026002 – MONROE COUNTY, NY LEGISLATURE (PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE)

  Summary:

  Proposed Local Law No. 26-0244 amends Part IV of the Local Laws of Monroe County, NY to enact the “Monroe County Animal Abuse Registration Act” to identify individuals convicted of animal abuse, enforce applicable restrictions, and help prevent repeat offenders from acquiring additional animals.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  MONROE COUNTY, NY LEGISLATURE (PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE)

  Bill Action:

  INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY COMM ON 7/14/26 – PASSED PUBLIC SAFETY COMM UNANIMOUSLY ON 7/28/26 – TENTATIVELY SET FOR 2ND READING BY FULL LEGISLATURE ON 8/11/26 (AGENDA PENDING)

• Bill – 2026003 – ONTARIO COUNTY, NY LEGISLATURE

  Summary:

  Local Law No. 3-2026 amends the Local Laws of Ontario County, NY to enact the “Ontario County Animal Abuser Registration Act” to identify individuals residing in Ontario County who have been convicted of animal abuse crimes in order to prevent these individuals from adopting, purchasing or otherwise obtaining animals.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  ONTARIO COUNTY, NY LEGISLATURE

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY LEGISLATURE ON 7/17/26 – EFFECTIVE UPON FILING WITH NY SECY OF STATE (FILED ON 7/17/26)

• Bill – 2026004 – LIVINGSTON COUNTY, NY LEGISLATURE

  Summary:

  Local Law No. 1-2026 amends the Local Laws of Livingston County, NY to enact the “Livingston County Animal Abuser Registration Act” to identify individuals residing in Livingston County who have been convicted of animal abuse crimes in order to prevent these individuals from adopting, purchasing or otherwise obtaining animals.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LIVINGSTON COUNTY, NY LEGISLATURE

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED & EFFECTIVE ON 1/28/26 – EFFECTIVE UPON FILING WITH NY SECY OF STATE ON 1/28/26

• Bill – 2026001 – NEW YORK, NY CITY COUNCIL (COMMITTEE ON HEALTH)

  Summary:

  Local Law Int. No. 0912-2026 amends Title 17 (Health), Chapter 17 (Pet Shops), Subchapter 9 (Pet Shops) of New York City Administrative Code to prohibit the sale of birds in New York City pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  NEW YORK, NY CITY COUNCIL (COMMITTEE ON HEALTH)

  Bill Action:

  INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON 5/20/26

• Bill – 2025001 – NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL (HEALTH COMMITTEE)

  Summary:

  Local Law Int. No. 1325-2025 amends Title 17 (Health), Chapter 3 (Licenses & Permits), Subchapter 9 (Pet Shops) of New York City Administrative Code to prohibit the sale of birds in New York City pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL (HEALTH COMMITTEE)

  Bill Action:

  INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON 6/30/25 – DIED IN COMMITTEE ON 12/31/25 (2025 SESSION ADJOURNED)