New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 7967
Relates to rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by a guide dog or service dog
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Yudelka Tapia (Democratic)
Cosponsors (6)
- Phil Steck (Democratic)
- Christopher Eachus (Democratic)
- MaryJane Shimsky (Democratic/Working Families)
- Michael Benedetto (Democratic)
- Andrew Hevesi (Democratic)
- Joe Angelino (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Protects the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by a guide dog or service dog in a place of public accommodation or housing accommodation; imposes a misdemeanor penalty for violations; requires the division of human rights to conduct a public awareness and education campaign.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS - Apr 16, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS