Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Sep 24, 2018 |
signed chap.272 |
Sep 20, 2018 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 14, 2018 |
returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading rules cal.180 substituted for a10082b |
Jun 06, 2018 |
referred to codes delivered to assembly passed senate |
May 31, 2018 |
advanced to third reading |
May 30, 2018 |
2nd report cal. amended 7415c |
May 22, 2018 |
1st report cal.1322 |
Apr 30, 2018 |
print number 7415b |
Apr 30, 2018 |
amend (t) and recommit to judiciary |
Mar 08, 2018 |
print number 7415a |
Mar 08, 2018 |
amend (t) and recommit to judiciary |
Jan 16, 2018 |
referred to judiciary |
Senate Bill S7415C
Signed By Governor2017-2018 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(R, C, IP) Senate District
2017-S7415 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A10082
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §753-e, amd §755, Gen Bus L
2017-S7415 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7415 SPONSOR: MARCELLINO TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general obligations law, in relation to prohibiting the leasing of companion animals PURPOSE: This legislation would prohibit the leasing of companion animals. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: The general obligations law is amended by adding a new section 5-336 to prohibit the leasing of companion animals. JUSTIFICATION: Pet leasing is a predatory practice that prays on people who cannot
2017-S7415 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7415 I N S E N A T E January 16, 2018 ___________ Introduced by Sen. MARCELLINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Judiciary AN ACT to amend the general obligations law, in relation to prohibiting the leasing of companion animals THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The general obligations law is amended by adding a new section 5-336 to read as follows: § 5-336. PET LEASING. 1. (A) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (B) OF THIS SUBDIVISION, A CONTRACT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A COMPANION ANIMAL IN WHICH OWNERSHIP IS CONTINGENT UPON A LEASE OR UPON THE MAKING OF PAYMENTS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME SUBSEQUENT TO THE TRANSFER OF POSSESSION OF THE ANIMAL IS VOID AS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY. (B) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBDIVISION SHALL NOT APPLY TO PAYMENTS TO REPAY AN UNSECURED LOAN FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COMPANION ANIMAL. 2. A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO FOR THE LEASE OF A COMPANION ANIMAL THAT PROVIDES FOR OR OFFERS THE OPTION OF TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF THE ANIMAL AT THE END OF THE LEASE TERM IS VOID AS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY. 3. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER REMEDIES PROVIDED BY LAW, THE CONSUMER TAKING POSSESSION OF A COMPANION ANIMAL TRANSFERRED UNDER A CONTRACT DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH (A) OF SUBDIVISION ONE OR IN SUBDIVISION TWO OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE DEEMED THE OWNER OF THE ANIMAL AND SHALL ALSO BE ENTITLED TO THE RETURN OF ALL AMOUNTS THE CONSUMER PAID UNDER THE CONTRACT. 4. "COMPANION ANIMAL" MEANS ANY DOG, CAT OR OTHER DOMESTICATED ANIMAL NORMALLY MAINTAINED IN OR NEAR THE HOUSEHOLD OF THE OWNER OR PERSON WHO CARES FOR SUCH OTHER ANIMAL. "COMPANION ANIMAL" SHALL NOT INCLUDE A "FARM ANIMAL" AS DEFINED IN SECTION THREE HUNDRED FIFTY OF THE AGRICUL- TURE AND MARKETS LAW. § 2. This act shall take effect on the twentieth day after it shall have become a law. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD14227-01-8
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
(R, C, G, IP, SC) Senate District
2017-S7415A - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A10082
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §753-e, amd §755, Gen Bus L
2017-S7415A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7415A SPONSOR: MARCELLINO TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law and the general obligations law, in relation to certain lease agreements concerning dogs and cats PURPOSE: This legislation would prohibit the leasing of dogs and cats for owner- ship. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: The general obligations law is amended by adding a new section 5-336 to prohibit the leasing of companion animals. JUSTIFICATION: Pet leasing is a predatory practice that prays on people who cannot
2017-S7415A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7415--A I N S E N A T E January 16, 2018 ___________ Introduced by Sens. MARCELLINO, MARCHIONE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Judici- ary -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the general business law and the general obligations law, in relation to certain lease agreements concerning dogs and cats THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 753-e to read as follows: § 753-E. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS. NO PET DEALER LICENSED AND INSPECTED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE TWENTY-SIX-A OF THE AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW SHALL EXECUTE OR FACILITATE THE EXECUTION OF ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT DEEMED VOID AS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY AND WHOLLY UNENFORCEABLE PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-336 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW. § 2. The general obligations law is amended by adding a new section 5-336 to read as follows: § 5-336. PET LEASING. 1. ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT EXECUTED TO TRANS- FER OWNERSHIP OF A DOG OR CAT WHEREBY OWNERSHIP IS CONTINGENT UPON THE MAKING OF PAYMENTS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME SUBSEQUENT TO THE TRANSFER OF POSSESSION OF SUCH DOG OR CAT SHALL BE VOID AS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY AND WHOLLY UNENFORCEABLE, PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT THIS SUBDIVISION SHALL NOT APPLY TO PAYMENTS TO REPAY AN UNSECURED LOAN FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE DOG OR CAT. 2. ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT EXECUTED FOR THE LEASE OF A DOG OR CAT THAT PROVIDES FOR OR OFFERS THE OPTION OF TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF SUCH DOG OR CAT AT THE END OF THE LEASE TERM SHALL BE VOID AS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY AND WHOLLY UNENFORCEABLE. 3. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER REMEDY PROVIDED BY LAW, ANY PERSON TAKING POSSESSION OF A DOG OR CAT TRANSFERRED TO SUCH PERSON UNDER ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT EXECUTED PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISIONS ONE OR TWO OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE DEEMED THE OWNER OF SUCH DOG OR CAT AND SHALL ALSO BE ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT OF ALL AMOUNTS PAID BY SUCH PERSON FOR SUCH DOG OR CAT PURSUANT TO SUCH CONTRACT. § 3. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(D, WF) 28th Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
(R, C, G, IP, SC) Senate District
2017-S7415B - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A10082
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §753-e, amd §755, Gen Bus L
2017-S7415B - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7415B SPONSOR: MARCELLINO TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to certain lease agreements concerning dogs and cats PURPOSE: This legislation would prohibit the leasing of dogs and cats for owner- ship. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: The general business law is amended by adding a new section 753-e to prohibit the leasing of dogs and cats. JUSTIFICATION: Pet leasing is a predatory practice that prays on people who cannot always afford a companion animal. Many do not understand they are enter-
2017-S7415B - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7415--B I N S E N A T E January 16, 2018 ___________ Introduced by Sens. MARCELLINO, HAMILTON, MARCHIONE, MURPHY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Judiciary -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to certain lease agreements concerning dogs and cats THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 753-e to read as follows: § 753-E. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS. NO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DOG OR A CAT OR THE FINANCING OF SUCH PURCHASE SHALL INCLUDE ANY PROVISIONS WHICH AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A DOG OR A CAT AS SECURITY WHERE SUCH DOG OR CAT MAY BE REPOSSESSED BY THE SELLER CONTINGENT ON THE PURCHASER MAKING PAYMENTS UNDER SUCH CONTRACT. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF A DOG OR CAT THROUGH AN UNSECURED PERSONAL LOAN, NOR BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT THE ENFORCEMENT OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, ARTICLE TWENTY-SIX-A OF THE AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW OR OTHER RIGHTS OR REMEDIES WHICH ARE OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO ALL PARTIES UNDER ANY OTHER LAW. § 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD14227-05-8
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(D, WF) 28th Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
(R, C, G, IP, SC) Senate District
2017-S7415C (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A10082
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §753-e, amd §755, Gen Bus L
2017-S7415C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7415C SPONSOR: MARCELLINO TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to certain lease agreements concerning dogs and cats PURPOSE: This legislation would prohibit the leasing of dogs and cats for owner- ship. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: The general business law is amended by adding a new section 753-e to prohibit the leasing of dogs and cats. JUSTIFICATION: Pet leasing is a predatory practice that prays on people who cannot always afford a companion animal. Many do not understand they are enter-
2017-S7415C (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7415--C Cal. No. 1322 I N S E N A T E January 16, 2018 ___________ Introduced by Sens. MARCELLINO, HAMILTON, KRUEGER, MARCHIONE, MURPHY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Judiciary -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- reported favorably from said commit- tee, ordered to first report, amended on first report, ordered to a second report and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of second report AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to certain lease agreements concerning dogs and cats THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 753-e to read as follows: § 753-E. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS. NO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DOG OR A CAT OR THE FINANCING OF SUCH PURCHASE SHALL INCLUDE ANY PROVISIONS WHICH AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A DOG OR A CAT AS SECURITY WHERE SUCH DOG OR CAT MAY BE REPOSSESSED BY THE SELLER OR LENDER CONTINGENT ON THE PURCHASER MAKING PAYMENTS UNDER SUCH CONTRACT. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, NOTH- ING IN THIS SECTION SHALL PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF A DOG OR CAT THROUGH AN UNSECURED PERSONAL LOAN, NOR BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT THE ENFORCEMENT OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, ARTICLE TWENTY-SIX-A OF THE AGRICUL- TURE AND MARKETS LAW OR OTHER RIGHTS OR REMEDIES WHICH ARE OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO ALL PARTIES UNDER ANY OTHER LAW. § 2. Subdivision 1-a of section 755 of the general business law, as added by chapter 259 of the laws of 2000, is amended to read as follows: 1-a. Any person who violates any provision of section seven hundred fifty-three-a, seven hundred fifty-three-b, [or] seven hundred fifty- three-c, OR SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE-E of this article may also be subject to denial, suspension, revocation of, or refusal to renew a pet dealer license, in accordance with the provisions of sections four hundred three and four hundred four of the agriculture and markets law. § 3. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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