· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Relates to providing for the legal ownership of a companion animal

Allows a court to determine legal ownership of a companion animal, taking into consideration the well-being of the companion animal, during proceedings for dissolution of marriage, legal separation and proceedings commenced by individuals who have both resided with the companion animal.

Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal (D-NY)

Introduced

2025-01-08

Policy area

Animals

Latest action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY