Enacts "Penny's law" to create offenses for negligent and reckless handling of dogs, and requires dogs to be restrained in New York City.

New York A08462, known as "Penny's law," creates offenses for negligent and reckless handling of dogs, including injuries to people, cats, or other dogs. It codifies the requirement that dogs be restrained in New York City. The bill mandates signage in parks stating that dogs must be restrained unless otherwise noted. It also outlines penalties for dog owners and handlers, including fines and potential imprisonment. The law does not apply to law enforcement dogs.

Enacts "Penny's law" to create offenses for negligent and reckless handling of dogs, and requires dogs to be restrained in New York City.

New York A08462, known as "Penny's law," creates offenses for negligent and reckless handling of dogs, including injuries to people, cats, or other dogs. It codifies the requirement that dogs be restrained in New York City. The bill mandates signage in parks stating that dogs must be restrained unless otherwise noted. It also outlines penalties for dog owners and handlers, including fines and potential imprisonment. The law does not apply to law enforcement dogs.