S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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6395
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
March 4, 2025
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Introduced by M. of A. TANNOUSIS -- read once and referred to the
Committee on Agriculture
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to appro-
priate shelter for dogs
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 353-b of the
agriculture and markets law, as added by chapter 594 of the laws of
2003, is amended to read as follows:
(b) For all dogs that are left outdoors in inclement weather, a hous-
ing facility, which must: (1) have a waterproof roof; (2) be struc-
turally sound with insulation appropriate to local climatic conditions
and sufficient to protect the dog from inclement weather WHILE PROMOTING
THE RETENTION OF BODY HEAT; (3) be constructed to allow each dog
adequate freedom of movement to make normal postural adjustments,
including the ability to stand up, turn around and lie down with its
limbs outstretched; [and] (4) allow for effective removal of excretions,
other waste material; dirt and trash; AND (5) DURING THE MONTHS OF
NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH, PROVIDE A WINDBREAK AT THE ENTRANCE. The housing
facility and the area immediately surrounding it shall be regularly
cleaned to maintain a healthy and sanitary environment and to minimize
health hazards.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall
have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06597-01-5
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