New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 9086
Relates to service animals and emotional support animals
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Anthony H. Palumbo (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Distinguishes the terms "service animal" and "emotional support animal"; provides that persons with a disability shall be entitled to reasonable housing accommodations for a service animal or emotional support animal, provided that they obtain documentation from a qualified practitioner; provides that certain privileges are restricted to persons with a service animal; provides that a person who fraudulently obtains documentation for a reasonable housing accommodation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine and community service.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES